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American servicemen and women in Paris celebrate on V-J Day, marking the end of World War II.

Savage battles, atomic bombs, and shark attacks were just some of the events leading up to the end of World War II in August 1945. Here's a look back on its 80th anniversary.

This riddle dates back to 1875—can you figure out the answer?

Some of the more recognizable faces of 1985.

Two Michaels, Madonna, and a murderer kept themselves in the headlines throughout '85.

Learn how to make an easy stink bug trap with common household items.

Waterfall and bridge at Watkins Glen State Park, New York.

These stunning U.S. state parks garnered the most attention—and map searches.

Which chips are on online shoppers‘ minds?

Find out which chips people are snacking on across the country.

What causes slimy meats, whether they’re still safe to eat, and how to tell when they're not.

This giant moth rivals any butterfly with its beauty and grandeur.

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

Counterintuitively, pouring water over yourself on a humid day might not cool you off.

While 100 percent humidity might seem to suggest there should be pure rain showers, there may not even be a hint of drizzle. So what does it mean to reach peak humidity?

The toy aisle looked pretty different in the mid-20th century.

From a dollhouse with a nuclear bunker to an atomic energy lab with real uranium, some of these toys from the ‘50s and ‘60s have us scratching our heads.

These decorative mud balls can end up so shiny and colorful you’d assume they’re some sort of jewel. But you can actually make them at home.

Ice cream sandwiches come in many forms.

It has been more than 120 years since the ice cream sandwich was first invented. In that time, it has evolved—and dozens of other countries have adopted the frozen treat to their own tastes.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

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?

Think every food can go in the freezer? Think again.

Thought your freezer was a go-to space for storing any and all kinds of food? Think again—here are some of the most common foods that you should never stick in the freezer at all.

The search is on for the next Buddy. Submit your golden retriever’s video and join the legacy of the beloved Air Bud franchise.

The lemon herb combination isn‘t just for savory dishes.

One ingredient normally reserved for savory dishes makes all the difference in this recipe.

In a galaxy far, far, far away, astronomers have found the oldest black hole in the universe, thought to have formed less than 500 million years after the Big Bang.