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Although the first few years of the National Park Service were dominated by male employees, it didn’t take long for women to make their marks.

Sugar nor spice could keep these long-lost candies on shelves forever.

A pillory, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne

Here are some particularly brutal torture devices that have thankfully been phased out of our penal systems.

Incorporate these 'A' words into your vocabulary.

Don't be agelastic or an ashcat—these words will help even a budding abecedarian advance their vocabulary.

Like most cat breeds, the Siamese’s true origins are cloaked in mystery.

Between the Revolutionary War, the fight over the Constitution, and his infamous deadly duel with Aaron Burr, Hamilton found time to father eight children with his wife Eliza.

Could Benedict Cumberbatch and Jesse Plemons be riding their way to Oscar glory in Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog (2021)?

Learn where you can stream 'The Power of the Dog' and dozens of other Academy Award-nominated movies before Oscar night.

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From memorable misprints to fake words to eggcorns to phrases you might be mispronouncing, here are 13 English language mistakes you should know.

The situation has clearly gone from bad to worse.

What's the 'worse' or 'worst' that could happen if you use the wrong form of this commonly used word? Here's what to know.

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Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong is one of the most important figures to come from Hollywood's Golden Age, but her career was marked by just as many disappointments as triumphs.

Here’s everything we know so far about season 2 of Netflix’s Regency period drama 'Bridgerton,' from cast members to release dates, and more.

Don't make your username "username" either.

Sorry, hopeless romantics: “Iloveyou” is one of the most basic—and least secure—passwords you could possibly choose.

Scoring high marks in income, health, and environment, these are the U.S. cities to move to if you want a better chance at happiness.

Want to write a Batman comic? You have to follow the rules.

Do you know how much Batman can bench press? Or why he sets his grandfather clock to exactly 10:42? DC Comics' Batbible has all the answers you're looking for.

If you know, you know. And if you don't know, this list should help.

Zoomers have revolutionized the slang game on- and offline with colorful terms like ‘stan’ and ‘She ate.’ But some are older than you think.

An osprey flies while carrying a fish in its talons.

Ospreys were once threatened by hunting and pesticides, but these birds of prey made a dramatic comeback.

It's a lot easier to own a Toyger than a tiger.

You could purchase a few dozen tiger cubs for the price of a single Ashera cat. (Please do not do that.)

Drone image above the H.M.S. Erebus shipwreck.

Sunken vessels captivate us. They inspire grief, wonder, romance—and horror. Here are stories of famous ships that went under, leaving a changed world in their wakes.

If you're already dreaming of your first summer getaway of the year, this list of the best beach destinations around the world may give you some inspiration.

Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy star in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

Nearly 40 years after introducing audiences to Max Rockatansky, director George Miller resurrected his dystopian series and created one of the most emotional action movies ever made with 'Mad Max: Fury Road.'