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More Than 1500 Museums Across the Country Will Be Free to Visit on Museum Day

On September 21, more than 1500 museums across America will celebrate Museum Day by offering free admission to all visitors.

10 Illuminating Online Courses You Can Take in August

From mastering mindfulness to making macarons, there’s an online class on this list for every type of student.

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7 Facts About Sweden's Midsummer Celebration

The big Swedish bash is held every year and is the subject of a new horror film, 'Midsommar.' But the real celebration isn't usually spooky. Usually.

12 Unique Sleeping Habits Around the World

Sleeping at work or in public is surprisingly common in Japan. And in Scandinavia, parents take their babies outside to nap—even in frigid temperatures.

13 Bizarre Descriptions of the Ancient World According to Herodotus's Histories

According to Herodotus—known as "the Father of History" as well as "the Father of Lies"—the ancient world was a very weird place.

The Eccentric Entrepreneur Who Put Bhutan on the Map With Talking Postage Stamps

In 1972, Bhutan released a set of stamps that could be used to mail a letter—or be played on a turntable.

How to Exercise Like Franz Kafka

The Bohemian writer was interested in more than one kind of metamorphosis.

Understanding Matpakke—Norway's National Packed-Lunch Obsession

How a bland sandwich became a Norwegian delicacy.

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5 Ways Grimm's Fairy Tales Changed After the First Edition

We rounded up some of the more surprising aspects of the first edition that were later cleaned up or scrubbed from the text altogether.

Encyclopedia Britannica volumes on display at the New York Public Library

You Can View a Rare First Edition of Encyclopedia Britannica Online

The first edition featured 39 pages on horse diseases.

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Orson Welles's War of the Worlds Broadcast Might Not Have Caused Mass Panic

It was 80 years ago that a radio broadcast caused the public to panic ... but did it really?

The facades of Le Ciel and L'Enfer Cabarets in Montmartre, Paris

"Enter and Be Damned!": The Macabre Clubs of Belle Epoque Paris

Get your cholera-themed beverages right here!

Climate Change Is Threatening Nearly All UNESCO Sites Around the Mediterranean

While some can be relocated, that's not an option for many.

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10 Revolutionary Facts About Poldark

3. Before he was melting hearts as Ross Poldark, Aidan Turner spent a decade competing in ballroom dancing competitions.

The Salem witch trials were a troubling time in Colonial America.

10 Ways to Identify a Witch

7. Note the number of pets she has.

Eleanor Roosevelt holds a Spanish-language version of the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

11 Inspiring Facts About Eleanor Roosevelt

On Eleanor Roosevelt's wedding day, then-President Theodore Roosevelt walked her down the aisle. Read on for more surprising facts about the first lady and diplomat.

David Shrigley's Inflatable 'Swan-Things' Come to Life in 12-Minute Cycles

You'll need to be patient if you want to witness the full effect.

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Gustav Klimt's Masterpieces Get a 21st-Century Makeover at Paris's First Digital Fine Arts Museum

The museum is housed in a gargantuan former foundry.

Study Confirms Growing Up in a Home Filled With Books Is Good for You

New research confirms that people who grow up with books at home tend to have higher reading comprehension and better mathematical and digital communication skills.