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Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant performs at New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 3, 1971.

11 Facts About Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven"

In the pantheon of classic rock songs, there are none more classic than “Stairway to Heaven.” Led Zeppelin’s 1971 opus has it all: mystical lyrics, memorable riffs, a monster guitar solo, and crazy urban legends involving Hobbits and the Devil.

The abandoned Dyatlov party tent as it was found by searchers.

How Disney's Frozen Led to a Breakthrough in Russia's Dyatlov Pass Mystery

Sixty-two years ago, nine hikers died in what's now Dyatlov Pass in Russia after fleeing their tent for unknown reasons. Using models inspired by Disney's 'Frozen,' scientists have come up with an explanation for the incident.

Take a Peek Inside Rochester’s Famous Mushroom House

While exploring the woods outside Rochester, New York, you may stumble across a building shaped like a giant mushroom patch.

The face of a person who's just set their default font to Garamond.

Don’t Love Calibri? Here’s How to Change the Default Font in Microsoft Word

Customize Word’s font settings to your liking, whether you’re a Times New Roman traditionalist or totally fluent in Wingdings.

A reconstruction of the skull of Peking man (Homo erectus pekinensis)

16 Priceless Things We've Lost Forever

From natural wonders like Guairá Falls to literary works from Hemingway and Byron to paintings by Picasso and Renoir, here's a list of just a few priceless things that are gone forever.

Chicken wings have become a pricey bar menu item.

We’re Clucked: A Chicken Wing Shortage Is Upon Us

Bad weather, pandemic demand, and Popeyes have all conspired to double the price of chicken wings this year.

Louder Than Traffic: Listen to the Deafening Sounds of a Cicada Chorus

When the Brood X cicadas emerge in late spring 2021, their mating calls will rival the volume of lawn mowers, car stereos, and low-flying planes.

Hotels like to use white sheets and towels.

The Reason Hotel Sheets and Towels Are Almost Always White

Hotel guests are almost always treated to vibrant white sheets. And no, it's not because it's easier to see bedbugs.

The night sky is full of colors—except green.

Why Are There No Green Stars?

You can look up and find white, red, blue, and yellow stars, but green stars are missing from the night sky.

Busting 10 Sleep Myths With Netflix's Headspace Guide to Sleep

Do you really need eight hours of sleep? Should you ban all technology from your bedroom? Eve Lewis Prieto, director of meditation for the Headspace app and narrator of Netflix's 'Headspace Guide to Sleep,' helps us separate fact from fiction.

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How an Unassuming Alley in Los Angeles Made Silent Film History

A film historian is petitioning to rename this forgotten Hollywood landmark Chaplin-Keaton-Lloyd Alley after three silent movie stars.

That little pouch in the dog's lower left ear is called a Henry's pocket.

Why Do Some Dogs Have a Pocket in Their Ears?

It's called a cutaneous marginal pouch, and while science is a little uncertain of its true purpose, it can double as a B&B for ticks.

John Gregory's actual skull alongside a 3D rendering of his head.

A Skull From the 1845 Franklin Expedition Was Just Identified Using a Descendant’s DNA

Nobody made it out of Sir John Franklin’s 1845 expedition alive. But now we know just how far one sailor got.

When Your Mom Mistakenly Calls You By Your Sibling’s Name, It’s Because She Loves You

It’s not that your parents are bad at remembering names, it’s that they’re storing all your names in the same place.

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'Threads'—the 1984 Made-for-TV Movie That Shook BBC Viewers to Their Core

The 1984 made-for-television movie 'Threads' depicted a post-nuclear wasteland that forced some viewers to look away from the screen.

Poolmageddon: How the Current Chlorine Shortage Could Impact Your Summer Plans

A chlorine factory fire and changing lifestyles during the pandemic are contributing to a nationwide chlorine shortage this summer.

Surprise! We Finally Know Who Fathered Jan’s Baby on The Office

While popular fan theories point the finger at Kevin Malone or Jan’s assistant, here’s the truth about who really fathered Astird. Sorry—Astrid.

Who among us hasn't altered international borders?

Advancing the Stone: Belgian Farmer Accidentally Invades France by Moving a 200-Year-Old Border Marker Onto French Land

France’s border with Belgium has remained mostly unchanged since 1820. But one farmer recently made his own little alteration.

A Rare Calico Lobster Found Its Way to a Virginia Red Lobster

The spotted lobster was dubbed 'Freckles' and was spared a typical lobster's fate, winding up on display rather than on a plate.

The Chef Using Historical Records and Intensive Research to Revitalize Ozark Cuisine

Rob Connoley, a self-taught and James Beard Award-nominated chef, is on a mission to define Ozark cuisine, a murky and often-overlooked food tradition.

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World's Heaviest Moth Makes Rare Appearance at Australian School

The giant wood moth dies a few days after reaching adulthood, and females are so heavy they have trouble flying.

Paul Stanley of Kiss brandishes his mangled axe at a New York concert in 2019.

A Brief History of Guitar Smashing, From Pete Townshend to Phoebe Bridgers

The road to Jimi Hendrix’s guitar fire, The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ album cover, and other epic guitar smash moments began in London’s Railway Hotel.

The Real-Life Creepy Blob That Inspired The Blob

The 1958 horror film 'The Blob' features a malevolent muck terrorizing a town. It turns out there's a history of unidentified space goo causing confusion.

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