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Vanderlei Lima getting attacked by Neil Horan at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Though the Games are meant to foster a sense of unity among nations, they’ve seen their fair share of scandal—and even tragedy.

See if you know the history behind popular gadgets and inventions that made life easier.

You ‘aught’ to know the answer of this question.

Suggestions for what to call the period of time from 2000–2009 ranged from ‘the nillies’ and ‘the oh-ohs’ to ‘the double zeroes’ and ‘the noughties.’ So how’d we land on ‘the aughts’?

Next time you’re in the Hub, you can let your Masshole flag fly with these Boston slang terms that will have you sounding like a townie in no time.

Fazlur Khan and the idea that would turn architecture on its head.

Morfydd Clark stars as Galadriel in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.’

From ‘Fallout’ to ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,’ Amazon’s streaming service has something binge-worthy for every taste.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

The bagel’s success is undeniable, but its path to breakfast dominance wasn’t straightforward.

Learn how Lake Maracaibo's electrifying climate makes it the number one hotspot for lightning storms.

These gentle giants have so much history.

Scientists are closer to understanding how Greenland sharks can survive for hundreds of years.

Pablo Picasso's Old Guitarist | Art Institute Essentials Tour

Don’t be deceived by this seemingly simple painting of a man and his instrument. Pablo Picasso’s The Old Guitarist has secrets in its past and in its paint.

The part about the old man bumping his head and not waking up in the morning could describe a dangerous head injury.

Tons of melting ice in Greenland and Antarctica is making Earth’s days just a teeny bit longer.

Melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation speed, extending the length of each day by a few milliseconds per century.

If you’re looking forward to polo and tug of war at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, we have bad news for you.

He's spreading one helluva message, alright.

Some dogs lift their leg to pee as a way of marking their territory. But they also do it as a way of letting other dogs know they're the baddest canine in town.

The San Andreas Faultline north of Los Angeles.

The nightmare scenario described in an influential 2008 study may end up being less destructive than scientists thought, but Angelenos still shouldn't get too comfortable.