11 Fundamental Facts About the Alien and Sedition Acts
Three of the four acts expired shortly after they were signed into law in the late 1700s. One remains active—and it’s been at the center of constitutional debates ever since.
Three of the four acts expired shortly after they were signed into law in the late 1700s. One remains active—and it’s been at the center of constitutional debates ever since.
The riddle below dates back to 1750—can you figure it out?
Cool Whip’s ingredients aren’t a total mystery—but they’re also not as simple as cream and sugar.
Time capsules can hold anything from historic writings to Diana Ross’s fake eyelash.
The best Vietnam War books from Tim O’Brien, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and others offer new insights and perspectives into the conflict that you probably never got from history class.
For the past century, the quest to break the Beale Ciphers has attracted the military, computer scientists, and conspiracy theorists. All have failed.
A territorial woodpecker has broken dozens of car mirrors in a bizarre springtime rampage.
Which states offer the best support for working moms? New England leads the pack.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Salmonella, norovirus, and other germs are often found in raw poultry and fresh produce—and can find their way into your digestive system. Here’s what to know about the symptoms and treatments for food poisoning.
Ophira Eisenberg (comedian and host of ‘Parenting is a Joke’ podcast) partners with Arturo as they head back to World War II and recap the biggest escape to ever occur from an American POW camp. (Spoiler Alert: The good guys still come out victorious!)
Researchers in Indonesia have filmed a rare coelacanth nearly 500 feet underwater—marking the first time the fish has been recorded in its native environment.
Miss out on learning all about ‘Clueless,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025? As if!
The number of living Vietnam Veterans is quickly dwindling. Now’s the time to show them you care.
A clever team at Canada’s Museum of Natural History built a LEGO mobility aid to help a turtle named Root move around with ease.
These crested songbirds add a welcome dash of color to yards throughout much of the United States. Let’s get a little better acquainted with our rosy, non-migratory neighbors.
In 1902, 12 men agreed to take low doses of poison in order to test their efficacy as food preservatives. No one died. Basically.
A picture is worth a thousand words—and a half-century of history.
Games, play areas, and kids’ nights make these the top restaurants for families in the U.S.
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
It’s more than a poetic name: the Blue Ridge Mountains really do appear blue, thanks to the human eye and Earth’s atmosphere.
The cow in ‘Yellow Cow’ (‘Gelbe Kuh’ in German) might be a representation of the artist’s second wife.
The wide-ranging symptoms and timing of menopause have caused some confusion.
Tired of celebrating Cinco de Mayo with yet another margarita? Try these popular Mexican drinks that go beyond lime and tequila.