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Wondering when the autumn leaves will put on their yearly show? This interactive foliage map helps you follow peak colors from September through November.

From ‘A Goodbye to Weapons’ to ‘Blustery Elevations,’ these terms are technically synonyms of famous book titles. How many can you get right?

Detail of Scene 52 of the Bayeux Tapestry showing a group of horsemen fighting with spears and swords, armored with mail-shirts and helmets, and carrying shields.

The medieval masterpiece—embroidered on a 230-foot piece of linen—depicts bloody battles and a royal betrayal that changed the history of England.

One key ingredient has linked the dish to Massachusetts—and it isn’t the actual beans themselves.

From locally-sourced cuisine to “uneatable” slop, these campuses are notable for their menus.

Resist the urge to tuck in your sheets and blankets after getting out of bed. They might be harboring some unwanted guests.

A new study explains why letting bison roam large areas can be a good thing for soil.

The bronze sculpture has lorded over Venice for centuries, but its origins have remained a mystery. Science may have finally figured it out.

Keeping track of what your kids are saying and meaning can be something of a parental nightmare. We’re here to help.

LEGO unveils its priciest set yet: a massive, detailed Death Star model for Star Wars fans.

From familiar s’mores to a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, these latte flavors have gone viral in recent months.

This riddle dates back to 1806—can you figure out the answer?

Spring may be the most intense allergy season, but ragweed pollen reigns come fall. Here’s how to keep your house pollen-free.

The sweet and savory pairing may seem controversial, but it’s a traditional way to enjoy apple pie in New England and the Midwest.

Don’t be surprised to see wild wallabies hopping around the UK.

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These aquatic champions display incredible strength.

The most dangerous states in the U.S. to start a family, according to new research.

The states were ranked on 26 different factors, including homicide and crime rates and environmental issues like air cleanliness and water quality. How did your state do?

Starbucks fans are raving about the Pumpkin Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Here’s how to order the secret menu drink that tastes like fall in a cup.

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

Pumpkin spice can be a mix of more than 300 flavors.

Pumpkin spice can contain more than 300 flavors—and no actual pumpkin. Here’s what’s really in the fall favorite.

There's no doubt that coffee tastes like pumpkin spice.

When you stop to think about it, many of our autumnal traditions—like scooping out pumpkin guts, asking strangers for candy, and wandering aimlessly through cornfields—are pretty bizarre.