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Renaissance man Gordon Parks made an indelible mark on nearly every art form in midcentury America, from photography to filmmaking.

Fortune cookies have a surprising history.

From their surprising origin to the unique recipe, fortune cookies have a rich and fascinating history worth exploring.

Green burial options are kinder to the environment.

You drive an electric vehicle. You recycle. You're a vegetarian. Do your final wishes reflect your eco-friendly lifestyle?

Oil fields like the one above were at the center of the Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s.

A century ago, the Teapot Dome scandal was the Watergate of its time.

Language is a continual process of evolution, but these words—from pea to sherry—changed thanks to outright mistakes.

Looking for great customer service? Check out these Costco locations.

In addition to hot dogs and rotisserie chicken, Costco is famous for its customer service.

The Hope Diamond is beautiful—and some also believe it's cursed.

From chairs and cars to mummies and creepy paintings, these supposedly cursed things are said to bring death, doom, or just plain old bad luck upon anyone within reach.

Cane toads: Australia's invasive amphibians.

What is likely the world's largest cane toad—dubbed Toadzilla—weighed just shy of six pounds when it was found in Australia.

Kalanianaole Highway hugs the coast near Honolulu, Hawaii.

If your commute is a nightmare, blame where you live.

It’s impossible not to have fun when you’re hanging out with this goofy breed.

You can run fast, and you can hold fast.

You're about to stumble into the looking-glass world of contronyms—words that are their own antonyms.

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these festive facts.

Kickstart the Year of the Rabbit with these 11 facts you might not have known about Chinese New Year.

The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) | UK Theatrical Trailer

Like so many other horror films, it has taken decades for 'The Slumber Party Massacre' to get its due. But it's now recognized as a touchstone of feminist horror and a shrewd satire.

A red fox in Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada.

Despite being all around us, foxes are a bit of a mystery. Here's more about this elusive animal.

Some countries aren't messing around when it comes to baby names.

IKEA is beloved around the world, but there’s at least one place where it’s illegal to name your baby after the furniture store: Its home country of Sweden.

You’ve seen photos of quokkas. But what are they? How do you pronounce their name? And are they really that happy-go-lucky?

If you want to relocate your family, consider moving to one of these states.

Ever wonder why there are 5280 feet in a mile?

Whether you live in Alabama or Washington, your baby girl Olivia is probably going to meet a bunch of other Olivias.

If you want a little romance in your next read, look no further than this list.

They may not all have a happy ending, but the passion their pages contain is enough to keep you captivated.

An Irish family at the ruins of their house In Killarney.

The lack of proper aid paired with layers of broken policies and a fractured response from a distant British government led to unimaginable—and likely avoidable—suffering in Ireland.