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Cherry blossom season is a major tourist draw for any city that’s lucky enough to grow ornamental cherry trees.

Silent letters are the scourge of spellers and a stumbling block when learning how to write in English—but they're often hidden remnants of how the words passed through different languages on their way to English.

'John Wick,' the 2014 revenge thriller starring Keanu Reeves, started a film franchise full of bullets, chases, and plenty of ice baths for its leading man.

You might want to check your basement, attic, and spare change drawer for some of these gems that are worth a fortune.

Once a simple patent clerk, Albert Einstein changed the world with his theories of special and general relativity.

Despite the decades of public attention, there are some aspects of Camilla’s life that have been less well documented.

Unusual deaths aren’t just found on the page. A number of authors have themselves died in bizarre ways—and sometimes, they seem even stranger than fiction.

Think all there is to taxidermy is stuffing an animal? Think again. Since the days of William Hornaday and Carl Akeley, taxidermy has been a scientific art.

The Irish language is full of evocative names for aspects of the natural environment, and wildlife is no exception.

These imaginary isles all have a place in world history, literature, or mythology—despite not having a place on the map.

Peace between cats and dogs is possible—with time, strategy, and training.

The Great War was a time of terrible tragedy, but also led to some inventions that had a lasting impact on society.