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Cherry blossom season is a major tourist draw for any city that’s lucky enough to grow ornamental cherry trees.

Silent letters are the scourge of spellers and a stumbling block when learning how to write in English—but they're often hidden remnants of how the words passed through different languages on their way to English.

'John Wick,' the 2014 revenge thriller starring Keanu Reeves, started a film franchise full of bullets, chases, and plenty of ice baths for its leading man.

Once a simple patent clerk, Albert Einstein changed the world with his theories of special and general relativity.

Despite the decades of public attention, there are some aspects of Camilla’s life that have been less well documented.

Unusual deaths aren’t just found on the page. A number of authors have themselves died in bizarre ways—and sometimes, they seem even stranger than fiction.

The Irish language is full of evocative names for aspects of the natural environment, and wildlife is no exception.

These imaginary isles all have a place in world history, literature, or mythology—despite not having a place on the map.

Peace between cats and dogs is possible—with time, strategy, and training.

In this group of female explorers, you'll find names like Gertrude Bell, Osa Johnson, Valentina Tereshkova, and many more.

If you need some help clearing away clutter, these affordable organizational products from Amazon can help store everything from mops to toiletries.

When developers put up a larger-than-life advertisement for their new L.A. housing development in 1923, they had no idea it would become one of the most iconic landmarks of all time.