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From the mysterious human-made structures at Bolivia’s Tiwanaku Archaeological Site to the prehistoric megaliths at Carnac in France, these rock formations inspire awe and curiosity.
The CIA's encrypted art sculpture has puzzled cryptographers for decades. The man with the answers is finally ready to clue them in.
Early birds are starting to sing even earlier because of artificial light pollution—but it’s not clear if they’re actually losing sleep.
Whales and dolphins aren’t just neighbors. They’re also occasional playmates, according to new findings from Griffith University researchers.
Find out what names Americans were giving their babies in the year 2000, and how they compare to today's most popular names.
This riddle dates back to the 19th century—can you figure out the answer?
These Atomic Age sites—some of which are still dangerously radioactive—are a somber reminder of the dark shadow the threat of nuclear war cast on the world.
Body comp scales claim to measure how much fat and muscle you have, but they may not give an accurate picture of health. Here’s why.
The public once made the rock anthem a chart-topping hit. Then we all seemed to change our mind.
The idea that older people need less sleep is just one common misconception.
Consumers are being warned their frozen shrimp may have something in common with the Chernobyl disaster: a radioisotope.
According to a new archaeological study of human bones showing evidence of violent “overkill,” war was hell even in the late Stone Age.
Looking for the perfect picnic spot? Reviewers say these state parks are top-tier.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Two factors explain why Seattle, Portland, and surrounding areas get all that precipitation.
From a Yosemite icon to a Grand Canyon hidden gem, there are epic waterfall hikes to be found across the country.
A major survey is spelling out trouble for the country's literacy rates.
See the U.S. metro areas where inflation is making life expensive, based on fresh Consumer Price Index data.
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Cockroaches have a reputation for being indestructible. But they may not be as totally immune to radiation as people think.
Find out what brought these historical figures to the beach—and what they wore while there.