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Planning your next adventure? These national parks are campers’ top picks for stunning views and unforgettable hikes.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
For centuries, men assuming the top job in the Roman Catholic Church kept their birth names. That changed with Pope John II.
Get ready to feel small: The sun is 99.8 percent of the mass of the solar system. Here are more colossal facts about our star.
Jon Barinholtz (‘American Auto,’ ‘Chicago Party Aunt’) helps Arturo infiltrate the Tower of London in the Elizabethan era, uncovering the tale of John Gerard, a covert priest with an uncanny aptitude for orange juice.
Before booking your next trip, explore the cities leading in cleanliness.
First they made history, then they vanished from it.
Sinkholes have gulped down suburban homes, Corvettes, the White House lawn, a sizable chunk of Louisiana, and even people. How does the ground just open up like that?
Ever wonder which color your state likes most? New research from the house painting company BLUE Painting shows the answer.
If you’ve ever talked about “the birds and the bees” or referenced “the best laid plans of mice and men,” then you’ve inadvertently quoted some of the English language’s most famous poets.
Can you figure out what the song is, or which musical it came from?
Can a Boston dog bahk?
From its humble origins to its use of body doubles to the person who nearly got Jeff Probst’s job as host, here’s what you need to know about ‘Survivor,’ which turns 25 this year.
When Catholic cardinals meet to pick a new pope in a papal conclave, they have signaled their progress by sending colored smoke up the chapel chimney.
Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic Mercator Projection look outright dull.
Looking for a summer snack? Here‘s a vegan twist on ceviche with hearts of palm, courtesy of the Institute of Culinary Education.
Looking for inspiration? Discover the rarest baby names in the United States according to Go Au Pair, from Arizona’s Noname to Maine’s Winner.
Figure out which of these tasty treats have left Earth to become astronaut appetizers or meals.
Henry de la Poer Beresford, the 3rd Marquis of Waterford, had a little something to do with it. Or did he?
HBO Max’s hit adaptation of the video game is back for its second season. Here‘s what you need to know, from who could have played Ellie and Joel to how the show brought the infected to life to what to expect in season 2. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Discover the best time to brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash, according to these dental health experts.