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8 Charities and Organizations Helping Ukraine—and How You Can Contribute

Here are eight charities, media outlets, and organizations that you can support to help the people of Ukraine.

Some old-school G.I. Joes line up for duty.

New on Throwback Video: The Plastic, Fantastic History of G.I. Joe

Who has worse aim than stormtroopers? Probably the heroes and adversaries of G.I. Joe, Hasbro’s never-ending toy story about an elite U.S. combat team facing of

Edgar Allan Poe's Cipher Challenge

Edgar Allan Poe loved ciphers—and in 1841, "The Raven" author issued a cipher-related challenge.

Chernobyl's nuclear power plant is in crisis.

Chernobyl Has Lost Power in Ukraine, Raising Concerns Over Escaping Radiation

It’s a development that could potentially have serious repercussions for Europe.

Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's Most Successful—And Least Known—Wife

Anne of Cleves escaped a joyless family, avoided an unhappy marriage, and jumped at the chance to live her best life.

The World's Tallest Outdoor Elevator Takes Riders Through the Mountains That Inspired 'Avatar'

The world's tallest outdoor elevator takes riders through China's Zhangjiajie National Forest, which inspired the floating mountains in 'Avatar.'

Drone image above the H.M.S. Erebus shipwreck.

7 Famous Shipwrecks

Sunken vessels captivate us. They inspire grief, wonder, romance—and horror. Here are stories of famous ships that went under, leaving a changed world in their wakes.

Why Is It Called ‘Plastic’ Surgery?

Contrary to popular belief, plastic surgery’s name origin has nothing to do with breast implants being made of plastic.

Truman Capote in 1966 (left) and Robert Frost in 1957 (right).

How Robert Frost Killed Truman Capote’s Copyboy Career at The New Yorker

Thanks to the flu, a mosquito bite, or both, Truman Capote accidentally ticked off Robert Frost—and lost his job for it.

Buster Keaton in a promotional still for 'The Cameraman.'

See How Special Effects Were Done in the Silent Film Era

A century ago, silent movies directors came up with creative ways to capture special effects on camera.

Why Are So Many Pop Songs Roughly Three Minutes Long?

The roughly three-minute limit dates back to the early 20th century—but the digital music landscape is affecting the custom.

It doesn't matter if you're wearing your shoes or someone else's—but it does matter how tall you are.

How Many Steps Are in a Mile?

How many steps it takes to walk a mile depends on your height and speed—but there is an average number.

James Patterson and Dolly Parton Teamed Up to Write a Mystery Novel

"Run, Rose, Run," a novel that explores Nashville's country music scene, marks new territory for both James Patterson and Dolly Parton.

The Rundown on Alexander Hamilton's 8 Children

Between the Revolutionary War, the fight over the Constitution, and his infamous deadly duel with Aaron Burr, Hamilton found time to father eight children with his wife Eliza.

The Blue Whale Can Weigh Up to 330,000 Pounds—And Has the Biggest Penis in the Animal Kingdom

The sexual organ of the majestic blue whale is so impressive that some speculate it's been mistaken for sea monsters.

Could Benedict Cumberbatch and Jesse Plemons be riding their way to Oscar glory in Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog (2021)?

Here's Where to Stream 34 of This Year's Oscar-Nominated Movies Online

Learn where you can stream 'The Power of the Dog' and dozens of other Academy Award-nominated movies before Oscar night.

Rita Mae Brown at the Lambda Literary Awards in New York City in 2015.

7 Fascinating Facts About Rita Mae Brown

Rita Mae Brown wasn’t even 30 when her debut novel, 'Rubyfruit Jungle,' was published, but she had already made her mark in the realm of feminist and LGBTQ activism. Here’s what you should know.

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13 Fascinating and Funny English Language Mistakes

From memorable misprints to fake words to eggcorns to phrases you might be mispronouncing, here are 13 English language mistakes you should know.

See How CNN Reported on the Internet in 1993

Some predictions CNN shared about the internet in 1993 turned out to be fairly accurate (and others less so).

Ewww Alert: Your Kitchen Sponge Can Harbor More Kinds of Bacteria Than an Actual Petri Dish

According to a new study, your kitchen sponge is capable of harboring more bacterial diversity than a laboratory petri dish.

Read on for author Alma Katsu's favorite historical horror books.

7 Historical Horror Books to Read, Recommended by Author Alma Katsu

Ahead of the release of 'The Fervor,' Alma Katsu's supernatural reimaging of Japanese internment, here are her favorite historical horror novels

Virginia Hall has long been one of the unsung heroes of World War II.

'The Limping Lady': Virginia Hall, the One-Legged World War II Superspy

Despite having shot her own leg off in a hunting accident, Virginia Hall became one of the most feared Allied spies of the war.

McDonald's McFlurry Machines Are at the Center of a $900 Million McLawsuit

The temperamental ice cream machines at McDonald's have led to accusations of super-sized corporate espionage.

Natural Light Wants to Supply You With Free Beer—But You’ve Got to Get a Mullet First

If you post proof of your mullet online, Natural Light might supply you with the funds to buy beer (and cover the cost of your haircut).

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