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These Countries Offer the Highest Wages for 32 Common Occupations

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

Cate Blanchett is one of 12 women making the 'TIME' list this year.

‘TIME’ Has Named Its 12 ‘Women of the Year’ for 2023

For the second year in a row, ‘TIME’ has singled out a dozen actors, sports figures, and activists making a difference in the world.

11 Facts About Boudica, Warrior Queen of the Iceni

We take a closer look at the life and demise of the wronged queen who lent her name to a rebellion when she took on the might of—what was at the time—the world’s largest empire.

The deck of the Ironton beneath Lake Huron.

Newly-Discovered Lake Huron Shipwreck Paints Grim Picture of Vessel’s Final Moments

After lying at the bottom of Lake Huron for more than a century, the wreck of the ‘Ironton’ has been discovered, confirming its tragic fate.

Downsizing: The Shrinky Dinks Phenomenon of the ’70s and ’80s

In 1973 Wisconsin, two Cub Scout leaders discovered a neat trick involving heated plastic. A classic toy was born.

Millions of TikTok users are talking about these products.

10 TikTok-Famous Products You Can Snag on Amazon for Under $30

From The Pink Stuff to the Stanley Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler, these popular TikTok products are worth trying—and they’re all under $30.

Vilmos Zsigmond won the Oscar for Best Cinematography in 1978 for Steven Spielberg's 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977).

Watch 50 Years of Oscar-Winning Cinematography in 11 Minutes

To see just how much cinema has changed in half a century, check out this compilation of Best Cinematography Oscar winners.

Elizabeth Magie created 'The Landlord’s Game,' a precursor to 'Monopoly.'

20 Things You Might Not Know Were Invented by Women

Here are some of the best inventions by women throughout history, from the paper bag to windshield wipers, circular saws, and more.

12 Fascinating Facts About Zelda Fitzgerald

The '80s video game 'Legend of Zelda' was definitely named after "America's first flapper." Learn more incredible facts about Zelda Fitzgerald here.

Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, then–Duchess of Cornwall, at the Royal Ascot in 2013.

Queen vs. Queen Consort: What’s the Difference?

If you know the meaning of ‘consort,’ you can probably guess what a queen consort is.

Dirty paws, get ready to meet your match.

This $14 Paw Cleaner Keeps Dogs From Tracking Dirt Inside the House

The Dexas MudBuster portable dog paw cleaner has gone viral on TikTok, and you can find it on Amazon for $14.

Snow geese, sandhill cranes, and ducks make New Mexico's Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge their fall and winter home.

9 Astounding Facts About Bird Migration

Long-distance bird migration is one of the natural world’s most inspiring phenomena—and how we learned about it is just as fascinating.

10 Fascinating Facts About Michael B. Jordan

'Creed III' star Michael B. Jordan has proven his versatility as an actor in dramas as well as comedies.

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' will premiere on London's West End in 2023.

A ‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Play Is Coming to London’s West End

The new ‘Stranger Things’ stage play will follow teenage Hopper and Joyce in 1950s Hawkins, Indiana.

Known as the "sea of trees," Japan's Aokigahara forest has a grim history.

15 Eerie Facts About Japan’s Suicide Forest

Some visitors have chosen Japan’s Aokigahara, or ‘suicide forest,’ as the setting for their final moments—walking in with no intention of ever walking out.

The gas pump nozzle's frequent shut offs are all about safety.

The Reason Why the Gas Pump Nozzle Is Always Shutting Off on You

It never fails. You stop to refuel and the gas pump takes on a mind of its own. Here's why it keeps interrupting your flow.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Tiger Woods

The legendary golfer once shot a classic Nike commercial that some assumed had to have been a special effect. (It wasn't.)

The 10 Best (and Worst) Cities for Buying a Used Car

Sticker shock isn't always a given. Check out 10 cities where you might wind up paying less than the national average for a used car.

The Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

8 Facts About The Giant’s Causeway

In Northern Ireland, thousands of hexagonal stone columns of various heights rise out of the North Atlantic Ocean and climb up to the foot of a cliff, as if they had been placed by a massive mythical creature.

10 Records You Might Own That Are Now Worth a Fortune

These rare albums are probably worth more than your entire collection. Check out the reasons why here.

Could You Bite Off Someone’s Finger?

Where there’s a will, there's a way.

6 Severe Weather Terms to Know Ahead of Spring Storms

Knowing the difference between these common terms can bolster your safety in severe weather.

A common raven looking pretty pleased with itself.

15 Amazing Facts About 15 Birds

Here's a flock of facts about everything avian, from brilliantly colored hummingbirds to farting thrushes.

Hughes was often called "The People's Poet."

8 Fascinating Facts About Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes was a poet, novelist, playwright, and reporter who helped define the Harlem Renaissance. Find out more about his life and work.

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