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Before you use that swab, remember—there are better ways.

The American Academy of Otolaryngology advises against using cotton swabs to clean one’s ears. Here are six doctor-approved methods to try instead.

Rasputin, Russian mystic and ‘holy man.’

Delve into the mystery surrounding the assassination of Grigori Rasputin, and see how the circumstances of his death have taken on a life of their own.

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

Pro tip: You shouldn't toss any out the window, either.

It might sound unlikely, but leaving plastic water bottles in a hot car might not be safe and could actually lead to a fire.

Can you guess which word’s spelling your state needs to double-check?

A spider can now make red silk thanks to gene editing.

Getting bitten by it won’t give you superpowers, as far as we know.

Raw chicken breasts often sport white stripes.

Thanks to modern farming practices, chicken isn't always a low-fat option.

Le Creuset cookware can last for generations if you take care of it properly. But some of the most valuable pieces could actually be worth a lot of money if you sell them.

The holiday is always a three-day weekend for a reason.

Discover the real reason why Memorial Day always happens on a Monday, plus how the holiday actually does differ from Veterans Day, and more.

Ammonia from the birds’ guano can mix with other gases and form clouds, potentially cooling Earth’s surface and preserving Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.

On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'—the original summer blockbuster—arrived in theaters and scared moviegoers out of the water.

Using a vacuum is one of the easiest ways to clean baseboards.

Dirty baseboards are an eyesore. Here‘s how to properly clean them.

People now have the privilege of seeing Uluru and Kata Tjuta after the sun goes down.

The new overnight guided tour through Uluru-Kata Tjuta is filled with nature, history, and culture.

NASA’s iconic image of Pluto, showing its heart-like pattern, captured by the New Horizons flyby in 2015.

The dwarf planet sports steep mountains, smooth young surfaces, ice dunes, and a stunning blue atmosphere.

This TikTok-popular trend is more dangerous than people may realize, according to a new scientific review.

This map of average driving speeds shows which motorists are zooming down the highway and which are stuck in traffic.

From the Tibetan Mastiff to the Japanese Chin, many popular dog breeds have highly-specialized origins.

The riddle below dates back to 1875—can you figure it out?

Covering the potatoes can help prevent a potentially dangerous toxin from forming.

Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars, few have captivated the public quite like André the Giant.