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See the ratios of tourists to residents in countries across globe and every U.S. state.

Baby viewing windows were once a staple of hospital maternity wards across the country, but now they feel like a relic from a bygone era. Read on to learn about their history—and the real reasons why they vanished.

From waterfall views in Yosemite to canyons in Zion, these beginner trails are fun for the whole family.

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It‘s the perfect way to make a tasty dessert in a flash.

Update your classic campfire s’mores with this banana boat recipe.

Baby Groot and a friend at New York Comic Con in 2023.

This multiple-choice quiz tests your knowledge of the origins of various Marvel and DC comics characters.

Hulk Hogan was one of the biggest names in the history of professional wrestling. Learn more about the man behind Hulkamania with these facts about his life.

Groundbreaking aviator Amelia Earhart, born on July 24, 1897, was a pioneer, a legend, and a mystery. Discover the events that shaped her daring life and puzzling death.

This riddle dates back to the 1903—can you figure out the answer?

Anxiety is a normal feeling to experience.

Feeling anxious can be normal and sometimes even healthy. Missing out on life because of that anxiety is not.

The cover of Evelyn Waugh’s ‘Brideshead Revisited.’

From the accident that led to its creation to the real people who inspired key characters.

Firefly populations have been declining, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the glowing bugs.

The cocoon is on the left and the chrysalis is on the right.

Confused about pupae, chrysalises, and cocoons? Discover the key differences between these metamorphic terms.

Airline safety videos might be getting too amusing.

Laughing at a silly airplane safety video? You might not be retaining much safety information.

This banana art has been eaten, replaced, and sold for millions.

Here’s how scientists and other credible sources pronounce the planet Uranus’s name.

Over the years, a number of TV series have removed specific episodes from their rerun schedules. Some eventually return to the airwaves, while others may be serving a lifetime ban.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Residents of Washington, D.C., have no governor, no voting representation in Congress, and only limited local authority. The reason is simple: D.C. isn’t a state. Let’s break down the history and future of D.C. statehood.