From The Archive

Tootsie, the Singing Coyote

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.

Grave Sightings: Dorothy Dandridge

The real truth about Dandridge's death rests with her at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

What's Up With Smoky Cocktails?

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

9 Emojis That Look Completely Different on Other Phones

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

15 Tips on Buying Cheese From an Expert Cheesemonger

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

10 Delicious Hot Chocolate Mix-Ins

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.

Jacques Cousteau's Famous Ship Calypso Will Sail the Seas Once More

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

Hogs555 via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

The Guy Who Pushed a Peanut Up Pikes Peak—With His Nose

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.

12 Natural and Organic Brands Owned By Big Food

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.

10 Graves That Are Remarkably Secure

Here are 10 zombies that we’ll never have to worry about.

Toni Barros via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 2.0

6 Animals Who Made History and Where to See Them

From Dolly the sheep to Ham the chimpanzee, here's where to pay your respects to some important animals from the past few centuries.

Harris & Ewing via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

1932: U.S. Army Kicks U.S. Veterans Out of Washington

The story of the 1932 Bonus Army protest.

Karen Viste-Sparkman, USFWS // Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Meet Sparky, the Bison Who Survived a Lightning Strike

Two years after a lightning strike that was expected to kill him, Sparky the bison is still strong.

Where Does the Powerball Money Go?

$1.4 billion will go to the lucky jackpot winner(s), but who gets the rest?

11 Surprisingly Sustainable Vacation Activities

Here are some tricks for planning a vacation that’s as green as it is fun.

This Woman Flew From England to Australia in a Vintage Biplane

Tracey Curtis-Taylor wanted to emulate Amy Johnson, the pioneering female aviator who flew solo from England to Australia in 1930.

The American Dialect Society's Word of the Year is 'They'

A big night for the gender-neutral singular pronoun.

The Heroic Tale of Jesús García

Rather take cover to save himself from an impending explosion, García drove a burning train as far away from civilization as possible—and saved a town.