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It's common in the Northeast and Midwest.

Archeological evidence shows that humans were burying dogs along with their own dead 14,000 years ago. This Oxford project seeks to find out why.

John Romulus Brinkley made a name for himself by implanting goat testicles into the testicles of impotent human men, seemingly curing them. But that was just the beginning for Brinkley.

The work is an important historical find, shedding light onto 1960s views on pornography, sexuality, and censorship.

Take a break from the real candidates with a sampling of some fictional politicking.

Founder Rocky Aoki couldn't cook, but he was an Olympic-level wrestler.

There are pieces of cinematic history in every corner of the world—if you know where to look.

Don't believe that old cliché about middle-aged dogs and new tricks. Here are 10 people who've successfully started anew.

The numerical cipher might have been used by two lovers to encrypt illicit messages.

The real Walter Collins on left, via Wikimedia Commons; Walter Collins imposter Arthur Hutchins Jr. on right, via Wikimedia Commons.

A preteen boy from Iowa ran away from home and discovered he could make it to California if he pretended he was a missing person.

If being a franchise owner is your dream, we’ve got some crucial facts for you.

Like most coyotes, Tootsie had a penchant for howling—but when she started singing her owner would join her, eventually training her to “sing” by changing the pitch of her howl as he did.

What makes them taste like that—and why do we like it?

You might think you’re saying “This is awkward…” while your friend is getting “I am shocked and appalled!”

A few basic tips are all you need to navigate a cheese shop like a pro.

While there's nothing wrong with plopping in a few marshmallows into your hot cocoa, there are many other ways to spice up your hot chocolate. Use these 10 ingredients to take your hot chocolate to the next level.

A group of sponsors plans to restore the boat to its former glory.

Hogs555 via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

He had already pushed a peanut 11 miles in nine days in his hometown of Rio Hondo, Texas, and figured that a similar feat up Pikes Peak wouldn’t be that much different.

It's not necessarily a bad thing that your favorite organic yogurt or granola brand is owned by a giant corporation, but it doesn't hurt to keep tabs on who's cashing in on your desire for natural ingredients.