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There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.

Looking for the ideal wedding destination? Here’s where couples will get the most bang for their buck.

One throwaway comment turned into a long-lasting Super Bowl tradition.

The Scottish government won’t be rounding up people’s pets any time soon.

Its value as the key that unlocked the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs is world-famous—but the turbulent history surrounding the Rosetta Stone’s discovery and translation is more obscure.

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

You will instantly reveal yourself as a landlubber if you refer to a ship as a boat. Here’s how to tell the difference.

He wrote the book partially in response to European writers like Joseph Conrad, who Achebe said depicted Africa “as ‘the other world,’ the antithesis of Europe and therefore of civilization.”

People donate artwork, objects, and even money to the institution of their choice. But sometimes, museums and galleries wind up receiving something odd—or something fairly normal, but with strange stipulations attached.

Researchers discovered a parasitic fungus that controls spiders‘ behavior, akin to the zombie ant fungus.

Here's why medieval artists loved putting horns on Moses.

If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.