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Charles Davenport’s Eugenics Record Office collected data on thousands of Americans, hoping to support a pseudoscientific theory that would create a more perfect human race. It led to unspeakable tragedy.

Americans have a strong preference for what they want to eat before they shuffle off this mortal coil.

If you’ve ever Googled any of these words to figure out the difference between them, you are far from alone.

Some pretty strange laws are still on the books.

It doesn't matter if they're outdated or unreasonable: Some laws refuse to go away. Guess which wacky rules are still on the books.

Skunks get a bad rap, but there’s amazing chemistry and behavior behind these adorable animals.

Egress windows are built for one very specific purpose: keeping you alive.

Brushing up on some boring window terminology could mean the difference between life and death. (Seriously.)

‘Star Trek’ wasn't host to TV’s first interracial kiss, but it’s the one people tend to remember.

William Shatner’s lip lock with Nichelle Nichols wasn't TV’s first interracial kiss, but it might have been the most controversial.

Hint: No presidents were born in the White House.

It’s easy to name the state most associated with a president, but can you name his actual birthplace?

Wearing your favorite old pair of camouflage shorts on a Caribbean cruise could put a real damper on your vacation.

A 15th-century queen might have something to do with it. Plus, why the heck vampires have them.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Fallout shelters experienced explosive growth the early 1960s.

Fears of nuclear war led to a fleeting craze for fallout shelters stocked with crackers, body bags, and guns.

Don’t worry, this plane won’t actually hit any of the beachgoers.

Terrified of flying? You may want to avoid these airports.

This “Animal Crossing” player’s “42-acre” LEGO island is a miniature masterpiece.

There‘s a logical reason why ground beef often looks like this.

Brown hues aren‘t always signs of spoilage.

(L-R) Javier Bardem, Meryl Streep, and Jared Leto: not fans of their own movies.

Seeing yourself projected on a 40-foot-tall screen can be kind of awkward, even if you’re a celebrity. At least that’s the case for these 15 actors, all of whom prefer to stay far, far away from their own work.