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Their etymologies, unearthed.

An overhead view of the Erie Canal in autumn.

One of America’s great early engineering achievements, the Erie Canal turns 200 years old in 2025.

From the long legs of the jerboa to basically everything about the duck-billed platypus, evolution has taken some weird turns.

Clearwater, Florida‘s views put it at the top of the list.

From Clearwater, Florida, to Davis, California, these U.S. cities offer beautiful drives that make commuting a lot more bearable.

Trader Joe’s reclaims the top spot in Axios’s ranking of America’s most reputable companies, narrowly beating out Patagonia and Microsoft.

Grievances from the days of yore.

Jon Voight, Lee Marvin, and Charlton Heston.

From the Hollywood heavyweight that director Steven Spielberg turned down to the actor who said no so he could go fishing for real.

Discover some of history's most hilarious—and unforgettable—controversies that were caused by farts, including regime changes in Ancient Egypt and more.

An aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef near Queensland, Australia.

Australia’s biggest natural wonder is a huge draw for tourists and fish alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous reef.

Hiking can be a refreshing change of pace from a busy lifestyle.

Consider avoiding these trails if you like to hike but hate the crowds.

There’s a right and a wrong way to wipe your butt after all. But with these expert-approved tips, you’ll be sitting pretty in more ways than one.

These dads won’t be getting any Father’s Day cards this June.

The cover of Jules Verne’s ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.’

From its initial title to its real life inspirations to its disastrous, misconception-causing English translations.

Before you use that swab, remember—there are better ways.

The American Academy of Otolaryngology advises against using cotton swabs to clean one’s ears. Here are six doctor-approved methods to try instead.

Can you guess which word’s spelling your state needs to double-check?

Le Creuset cookware can last for generations if you take care of it properly. But some of the most valuable pieces could actually be worth a lot of money if you sell them.

On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'—the original summer blockbuster—arrived in theaters and scared moviegoers out of the water.

NASA’s iconic image of Pluto, showing its heart-like pattern, captured by the New Horizons flyby in 2015.

The dwarf planet sports steep mountains, smooth young surfaces, ice dunes, and a stunning blue atmosphere.

This map of average driving speeds shows which motorists are zooming down the highway and which are stuck in traffic.

From the Tibetan Mastiff to the Japanese Chin, many popular dog breeds have highly-specialized origins.

Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars, few have captivated the public quite like André the Giant.