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George Rappleyea and John Scopes (left) instigated the trial in Dayton, Tennessee, where Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan (right) battled over Darwin’s theory of evolution.

How a 24-year-old Tennessee teacher, a Bible-thumping prosecutor, and a chimpanzee found themselves at the center of the nation’s most contentious trial a century ago.

Believe it or not, a great white shark‘s coloring helps it survive.

Let’s dive into the evolutionary science behind the great white’s namesake feature.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Crunchy. Leafy. Exploding with flavor. (Just kidding.)

Let’s explore the origins of America's most disrespected lettuce.

These songs have what it takes to change the world—and get stuck in people’s heads.

This easy tomato-braised white bean recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy days.

One state had the lion’s share of tornadoes between 2020 and 2024—but a different state sustained the most monetary damage.

The mushroom cloud forms seconds after the Trinity atomic bomb test on July 16, 1945.

Eighty years after the first atomic bomb was detonated in New Mexico, we’re still feeling the political and scientific shockwaves.

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania today—but it hasn’t always been.

A number of states entered the union with different capital cities. How many of them do you know?

And how do chauvinism and jingoism factor in?

Here are a few things you might not know about the must-watch, can’t-look-away cult classic and the house it immortalized.

The cheapest spots to get an Aperol Spritz in Europe.

If you love a good Aperol Spritz, you might want to put these countries on your travel list.

You might be surprised to see which canines make the cut when it comes to the world’s most expensive dog breeds.

It wasn’t one of Adams’s finest moments.

When John Adams penned a letter to future first lady Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, he guessed how future generations of Americans would celebrate Independence Day with remarkable accuracy—but he got the date wrong.

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

There are steps you can take to make the Fourth of July less stressful for your dog.

Fourth of July fireworks and parties can be distressing for dogs—and their pet parents. Here are tips that can help.

We’ve compiled some handy tips you can follow to help your berries last longer.

Independence Day picnics aren’t complete without a thirst-quenching glass of switchel.

Drink like the Sons of Liberty on the Fourth of July with these colonial American beverage recipes, from Fish House Punch to Switchel.

If you thrive in nature, check out the top states for outdoorsy people.

The dog days of summer are about to get a lot more scenic.

Discover the best beaches in the U.S. to explore this summer for postcard-perfect sunsets, including spots across New England and even Washington State.

Sorbet or Italian ice? You be the judge.

Italian ice has a sorbet-like texture, but these frozen desserts really aren’t the same thing. So, where does this summer treat really come from—and more importantly, is it even from Italy in the first place?

While their images might not be immortalized on dollar bills or their stories ingrained into every high school syllabus, these lesser-known figures nonetheless played critical roles in the shaping of the American Revolution.

An 1898 map of the District of Columbia.

Inside the complicated compromise that created the District of Columbia and the City of Washington—which are kind of the same thing.

There's a big wide world beyond common molds and mushrooms—and some of it is very strange.

10 Surprising Facts About the Scopes Monkey Trial

Why Do Great White Sharks Have White Bellies?

Tune Twist Quiz #48

Why Is It Called “Iceberg” Lettuce?

10 of the Most Powerful Protest Songs of All Time

Add These Tomato-Braised White Beans to Your Weeknight Rotation

Mapped: The States With the Most Tornadoes

10 Explosive Facts About the Trinity Nuclear Test

Can You Name the Original Capitals of These 18 States?

What’s the Difference Between Patriotism and Nationalism?

8 Fascinating Facts About Grey Gardens

Mapped: The Cheapest European Destinations for an Aperol Spritz

8 of the Most Expensive Dog Breeds in the World

When John Adams Predicted the Wrong Independence Day

What’s the Kennection? #173

5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Calm This Fourth of July, According to Experts

Why Do Berries Get Moldy So Quickly?

7 Revolutionary War-Era Drinks for An Old-Timey Fourth of July

Map: The Best States for Nature Enthusiasts

These 20 Beaches Have the Best Sunsets, According to TripAdvisor

What Exactly Is Italian Ice—and Is It Even Italian?

8 Forgotten Figures From the American Revolution

Why Is the Nation's Capital Called the “District of Columbia”?

15 of the World’s Funkiest Fungi