The average life expectancy in the United States these days is nearly 79 years. As animal species go, humans are pretty hearty, especially given all these fancy medicines we’ve developed. But we’re not the only ones who hope to live past 80 (or 90). Other

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Flashy frills. Clubbed tails. Teeth the size of bananas. With strange features like these, it’s tempting to think that dinosaurs must’ve inhabited some distant, alien world. But their planet was ours. They roamed our land, they breathed our air. And, as P
Whether by design or the result of over-analyzation, these sci-fi creatures were cited as physical manifestations of communism’s “evil empire” during the Cold War.
Pablo Picasso said, "Good artists copy but great artists steal." He probably wasn't talking about these people.
"If women are to govern, control, manage, influence and retain the adoration of husbands, fathers, brothers, lovers or even cousins, they must look their prettiest at all times."
In advance of Saturday's Kentucky Derby, here's our three-minute guide to the most exciting two minutes in sports.
Spidey is back in theaters today. We found out a little about the movie from the director, stars, and producers.
Not even early adopters were ready for the initial versions of these products.
Sometimes military research and development pays off. And sometimes you end up running from a flaming pig.
Before people had hundreds of channels, if they wanted to watch surgery or gawk at celebrity babies, they had to actually leave the house.
Though some of the songs may be forgettable, these 23 pre-fame actors at least made the videos memorable.
David Lynch actually got the name for the film when he was planning to create a different pilot, a Twin Peaks spinoff.
The oldest known trees are thousands of years old. The ancient plants have witnessed the rise and fall of multiple civilizations.
Evolution is a marvelous thing. When Archaeopteryx was first discovered, it put a major feather in Darwin’s cap. Today, this raven-sized critter remains one of the most important—and controversial—dinosaurs ever found.
Being the life of the party was hard in the early 20th century. Here are 10 tips directly from 1904 to help the uninteresting.
Snow monkeys (also known as Japanese macaques) are a cute, fun-loving bunch. Adorable as they may be, there’s much more to this primate than just a pretty face.
Aspiring Eagle Scouts no longer sew these patches onto their merit badge sashes, much to the chagrin of taxidermists and almond farmers everywhere
A semordnilap (itself a semordnilap of “palindromes”) makes a completely different word when spelled backwards.
The 1964–'65 World’s Fair opened in New York City 50 years ago today, bringing a plethora of innovative exhibits to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens.
New technology and innovative techniques have allowed researchers to breathe new digital life into long-lost analog artifacts.
With NBA action back in full swing, you've probably added "own a professional basketball team" to your list of goals. Here's how the league's current owners earned the cash to make it happen.