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NASA scientists have figured out ways for astronauts to eat bread without leaving crumbs, shower without running water, and sleep without floating free from their beds.
Frank Perry’s cult classic “Mommie Dearest” did for wire hangers what “Jaws” did for sharks, but there's probably a lot more to this ‘80s flick than you ever knew.
From singers to scientists and athletes to activists, here are 130 amazing women who have changed the world for the better.
Civil disobedience and nonviolent protests have moved mountains. Here are just a few examples of when people took back power.
The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.
Facts become very easy to copyright when they aren’t true. Here are people, places, and things that exist only on paper, solely to thwart would-be info burglars.
There are things we’re all a little (or lot) afraid of, but the numbers tell us we don’t need to be. Read on for more statistically soothing details about some of the most common, but not commonly occurring, concerns.
Here are some bon mots the actor and author said over the years, on everything from how he chose his projects to the joys of writing.
The U.S. and USSR employed spies, quelled internal dissent, made allies abroad, and stockpiled nuclear weapons in this proxy war.
New York, California, and Texas come out on top.
When something goes wrong with your car, a curious-looking icon illuminates on the dashboard. But what those symbols mean isn’t always obvious.
Since 1789, Congress has sent 33 constitutional amendments to the states for ratification. Here’s the scoop on the six amendments that didn't make the grade.
From Acadia to Zion, the U.S. has some pretty majestic national parks. Here’s one fun fact about every single one—plus a map so you can see where they all are.
Now that Lester Holt is stepping away from the NBC anchor desk, let’s celebrate the journalist known around the newsroom as “Iron Pants.”
Feeling nostalgic? Some of the most-loved millennial movies like ‘Superbad’ to ‘The Big Lebowski’ have stood the test of time.
Civil War surgeons learned fast. Here are a few of the MacGyver-like medical solutions that have had a lasting impact.
Not even the strictest sticklers seem to care about how we use words like ‘abhorrent’ and ‘sodden’ anymore.
Before she helped send the first astronauts to the moon, Katherine Johnson was a human “computer” working behind the scenes at NASA.
Grocery shopping on a budget? Here are some essential foods that you probably didn’t expect can hold up well inside of a freezer.
You’d be surprised by the ways you can keep yourself warm—and these budget-friendly winter hacks can help, too.
From Taylor Swift's "22" to Missy Elliott's "Work It," these CPR songs will help you find a life-saving tempo.