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From a U.S. map with only 38 states to a probable hoax, these maps definitely had geographers buzzing.

From David Lynch to Queen Elizabeth I, these folks achieved a type of lexical immortality when their names became adjectives.

Tuberculosis may seem like a historic malady, but it’s still the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Here’s what you need to know about its past and current outbreaks.

Here’s a snapshot of 1975 in film, from blockbusters like ‘Jaws’ to hidden gems like ‘Night Moves.’

For an island of only 24 square miles, Manhattan sure has a lot of neighborhoods. Many have distinct monikers that might not seem intuitive to the lay-tourist, or even to a lifelong New Yorker.

Live from New York … are some surprising facts about ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which made its debut on October 11, 1975.

Technically, your heart isn’t made of gold. And don't wear it in on your sleeve—you’ll make a mess. Here are 11 scientific facts about your ticker.

For every speech, there are a bunch of versions that ended up on the writers' room floor. Here are 12 speeches that were written but, for a variety of reasons, never delivered.

Although there are a few distinctive beasts that are place-specific, many ghosts, fairies, and goblins pop up in similar forms across the various Celtic mythologies.

From Milli Vanilli to Mariah Carey and beyond.

Whether it's bacteria, a city name, or a day of the week, love can be found in unexpected places—including our vocabulary.

Archaeologists used to think that the Clovis people were the first inhabitants of the Americas some 13,500 years ago. The evidence from these ancient sites says otherwise.