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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.

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.

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.

If you need some help clearing away clutter, these affordable organizational products from Amazon can help store everything from mops to toiletries.

When developers put up a larger-than-life advertisement for their new L.A. housing development in 1923, they had no idea it would become one of the most iconic landmarks of all time.

Want to give yourself a 50 percent raise as a barista? Move to Switzerland.