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Civil engineer Siswanti Zuraida built a concrete structure using diapers that would otherwise sit in a landfill for decades, making for a literal brick sh-t house.

John Wilkes Booth shooting Abraham Lincoln, with Clara Harris and Henry Rathbone seated to the right of the president and first lady.

The Lincolns weren't alone in the presidential box at Ford's Theater that night.

If your dog follows everywhere you go, don’t be too worried about it. The behavior indicates they see you in a positive light.

You can save various types of Igloo coolers with this latest deal through Amazon.

Amy Tan's 1989 book represented a breakthrough for Chinese American representation in popular culture.

The most expensive ice cream in the world features gold leaf, rare white truffles, and cheese.

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

Stick to listening to your pre-downloaded podcasts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bars the use of all transmitting devices in the off chance that transmissions could interfere with a plane’s navigation and communications equipment and cause system malfunctions.

If you've ever drowned a houseplant, it's time to switch to the ice cube method.

Joyce Chen on the set of "Joyce Chen Cooks"

Through her restaurant, cookbook, and television show, Joyce Chen introduced many Americans to Chinese cuisine.

'Lady with a Parasol' by Impressionist Hamilton Hamilton.

Why be sweltering and sunburnt when you can be swoly and birsled instead?

A snail and a slug are hidden in this vibrant scene. Can you spot them?

A snail and slug are hidden in this vibrant scene. Can you spot them?

Yes, that really is what you sound like.

A vocal coach explains how to hear what your voice really sounds like when you talk and sing.

Rheum, cerumen, and mucus are just a few of our gross bodily fluids.

A growing number of twentysomethings are using paper over plastic to curb their spending. And it appears to be working.

The differences between garden soil and potting soil shouldn’t be ignored.

The drink is only part of the experience.

The best bars in New York City are apparently better than the best bars in Los Angeles … and everywhere else.

Nope, Rhode Island is definitely not part of New York.

We debunk one myth about each state in the U.S., from the Rocky Mountain not-so-high of Colorado to New Mexico. That’s right, New Mexico.

This recipe is made with five ingredients, and it's best enjoyed outdoors.

Got invited to a last-minute potluck? This watermelon feta salad recipe is here to help.

A photograph on display at the Bradbury Science Museum at Los Alamos National Laboratory shows the first thermonuclear test on October 31, 1952.

America’s greatest physicists assembled under the Manhattan Project to create the deadliest weapon the world had ever seen—an atomic bomb.

People who could not afford to buy a pineapple to display used to rent one.

Pineapples used to be expensive in Europe and colonial America. The South American fruit has been a symbol of wealth, luxury, and hospitality.

With these apps, you don't have to stress out at the checkout counter.

Discounted food apps like Too Good To Go and Flashfood can help you reduce food waste and find great deals on grocery staples like eggs, bread, and more.

The tendency for dogs to steal, chew, and snuggle your shoe while dozing off is common across breeds, ages, and temperaments.

Chung broke through multiple barriers on her path to becoming a celebrated broadcast journalist.

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.

Big Poo-Tential: Researchers in Japan Built a House Using Old Diapers

The Couple Who Sat with Lincoln on the Night of His Assassination

The Reason Your Dog Follows You Everywhere

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One Scoop of the World’s Most Expensive Ice Cream Will Set You Back Nearly $7000

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Here’s How to Tell What Your Voice Actually Sounds Like, Sans Recorder

8 Bodily Secretions You’d Rather Not Think About

To Tame Inflation, Gen Z Is Turning to Cash

Garden Soil vs. Potting Soil: What's the Difference?

The 25 Best Bars in the U.S.

1 Misconception About Each of the 50 States (and D.C.)

This Watermelon Feta Salad Is Your New Go-To Picnic Dish

9 Explosive Facts About the Manhattan Project

The Super Luxe History of Pineapples—And Why They Used to Cost $8000

These Apps Are Helping Families Save Big on Grocery and Restaurant Bills

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