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The Alien Act was enacted by John Adams’s Federalist administration in preparation for a war that didn’t actually happen.

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.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #36

The riddle below dates back to 1750—can you figure it out?

What Exactly Is Cool Whip?

Cool Whip’s ingredients aren’t a total mystery—but they’re also not as simple as cream and sugar.

17 Mysterious Time Capsules

Time capsules can hold anything from historic writings to Diana Ross’s fake eyelash.

Add more heft to your TBR pile with these gripping fiction and nonfiction books.

14 of the Best Books on the Vietnam War

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.

The Quest to Break America’s Most Mysterious Code—And Find $60 Million in Buried Treasure

For the past century, the quest to break the Beale Ciphers has attracted the military, computer scientists, and conspiracy theorists. All have failed.

Who would have thought a woodpecker could be so destructive.

Locals Shield Their Cars From Vandal Woodpecker in Rockport, Massachusetts

A territorial woodpecker has broken dozens of car mirrors in a bizarre springtime rampage.

Juggling deadlines and children takes a lot of work.

The 10 Best States for Working Moms

Which states offer the best support for working moms? New England leads the pack.

Definition Detective Quiz #36

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

A supermarket poultry case containing packages of raw chicken.

How Can I Tell If I Have Food Poisoning?

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.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 14: The Volleyball Escape

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!)

A diver is about a meter behind the coelacanth discovered at a depth of 144 meters in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Scientists Capture First Footage of Ancient Coelacanth in Its Natural Habitat

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.

Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, and Stacey Dash star in Clueless (1995).

20 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About ’Clueless‘

Miss out on learning all about ‘Clueless,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025? As if!

Two Vietnam War veterans at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

11 Ways to Support Vietnam War Veterans

The number of living Vietnam Veterans is quickly dwindling. Now’s the time to show them you care.

Canadian Museum Builds LEGO Mobility Device for Its Three-Footed Resident Turtle

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.

10 Things You May Not Know About Cardinals

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.

Harvey Washington Wiley (back row, second from left) and the young volunteers of the Poison Squad.

The Men Who Volunteered to Be Poisoned by the Government

In 1902, 12 men agreed to take low doses of poison in order to test their efficacy as food preservatives. No one died. Basically.

10 Iconic Photos from the Vietnam War

A picture is worth a thousand words—and a half-century of history.

The 20 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in the Country

Games, play areas, and kids’ nights make these the top restaurants for families in the U.S.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #39

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?

Why Are the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue?

It’s more than a poetic name: the Blue Ridge Mountains really do appear blue, thanks to the human eye and Earth’s atmosphere.

9 Things You Should Know About Franz Marc and ‘Yellow Cow’

The cow in ‘Yellow Cow’ (‘Gelbe Kuh’ in German) might be a representation of the artist’s second wife.

Blissfully unperturbed by hormonal fluctuations.

When Does Menopause Actually Start?

The wide-ranging symptoms and timing of menopause have caused some confusion.

6 Non-Margarita Drinks to Enjoy on Cinco de Mayo

Tired of celebrating Cinco de Mayo with yet another margarita? Try these popular Mexican drinks that go beyond lime and tequila.

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