The Quest to Break America’s Most Mysterious Code—And Find $60 Million in Buried Treasure
For the past century, the quest to break the Beale Ciphers has attracted the military, computer scientists, and conspiracy theorists. All have failed.
For the past century, the quest to break the Beale Ciphers has attracted the military, computer scientists, and conspiracy theorists. All have failed.
A territorial woodpecker has broken dozens of car mirrors in a bizarre springtime rampage.
Which states offer the best support for working moms? New England leads the pack.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Salmonella, norovirus, and other germs are often found in raw poultry and fresh produce—and can find their way into your digestive system. Here’s what to know about the symptoms and treatments for food poisoning.
Researchers in Indonesia have filmed a rare coelacanth nearly 500 feet underwater—marking the first time the fish has been recorded in its native environment.
Miss out on learning all about ‘Clueless,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025? As if!
The number of living Vietnam Veterans is quickly dwindling. Now’s the time to show them you care.
A clever team at Canada’s Museum of Natural History built a LEGO mobility aid to help a turtle named Root move around with ease.
These crested songbirds add a welcome dash of color to yards throughout much of the United States. Let’s get a little better acquainted with our rosy, non-migratory neighbors.
In 1902, 12 men agreed to take low doses of poison in order to test their efficacy as food preservatives. No one died. Basically.
A picture is worth a thousand words—and a half-century of history.
Games, play areas, and kids’ nights make these the top restaurants for families in the U.S.
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
It’s more than a poetic name: the Blue Ridge Mountains really do appear blue, thanks to the human eye and Earth’s atmosphere.
The cow in ‘Yellow Cow’ (‘Gelbe Kuh’ in German) might be a representation of the artist’s second wife.
The wide-ranging symptoms and timing of menopause have caused some confusion.
Tired of celebrating Cinco de Mayo with yet another margarita? Try these popular Mexican drinks that go beyond lime and tequila.
“Born in the USA,” the title track off Bruce Springsteen’s blockbuster 1984 album, isn’t the patriotic singalong many people thought it was. In fact, the Boss himself called it “a protest song.”
After escaping during a 2023 vacation, miniature dachshund Valerie survived in the wilderness alone for over a year.
Inhaling and ingesting tiny bits of plastic are giving bees memory issues—and can even kill them.
The road to our 50 states is littered with wannabe territories that couldn't wait to be admitted to the union, but never quite got there. Here are 12 states that could have been.
Botany or badass band? See if you can tell the difference.
The duffel is perfect for weekend trips or cocaine smuggling. But why is it called a duffel?