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In a word, counterclockwise. But there’s a little more to the story of Earth’s rotation than that.

'Henry VIII's First Interview With Anne Boleyn' by Daniel Maclise, 1835.

Anne Boleyn’s execution freed Henry VIII up to marry his mistress and try again for a male heir. But he might’ve felt bad about it later.

One way to determine the best Michelin star restaurants is just to look at how many people are moved to leave good reviews after they visit.

For those about to rock 'Stairway to Heaven': stop.

The overplayed song has scorched the ears of many a guitar store employee. But can they legally ask you to stop playing it?

The great buckle was excavated from the Sutton Hoo ship burial.

One of the most important archaeological discoveries in British history, the Sutton Hoo ship burial contained a hoard of Anglo-Saxon artifacts that transformed our understanding of the "Dark Ages."

These words will leave you looking like a grinagog who's found his guttering-peg.

You’ve seen it on everything from socks to 'The Simpsons' to cocktail napkins, but how much do you really know about Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'?

(Left to right) Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Mark Koenig, and Joe Duga of the 1927 New York Yankees.

The first Murderers’ Row wasn’t the 1927 New York Yankees. It was a literal row of murderers.

The word 'like' has been around since, like, way before the '80s.

Treat your family to frozen dessert right at home with this ice cream mini sandwich maker.

This all-in-one ice cream sandwich maker from Chef'n can help you create sweet treats for the whole family.

More of the moon's many mysteries may soon be revealed.

The moon samples have been chilling out in cold storage since 1972.

Aerial view of Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii's Big Island, where sea voyager James Cook met his end

Oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. And since ancient times, people have made a name for themselves by exploring them.

Kobe Bryant got a cameo on 'Winning Time' despite the show taking place in 1979, long before he stepped on the court.

The show depicts Bryant as a baby cheering on his father, Clippers player Joe Bryant. But was he really there?

Test your brain.

The problem stumped both kids and adults.

Adults are stumped. And they’re not happy about it.

Harry S Truman in a new Ford automobile, 1945

After two terms, all Truman wanted to do was visit diners on a cross-country road trip.

From "Baywatch" to Broadway, Pamela Anderson has made a huge impact on pop culture. Here are 10 facts you might not have known about this Canadian-born star.

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

The violin used to score 'The Wizard of Oz' is one valuable piece of music history.

The Stradivarius was owned by Toscha Seidel, who taught Albert Einstein.

Shopping for healthy plants may feel like a guessing game, but there are several signs you can look for to boost your chances of horticultural success.