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A dog (not Poppy) shows off its sniffer.

Dog in Australia Digs Up Two-Pound Truffle Worth $1000

Poppy, a truffle-sniffing dog in training, recently unearthed the largest truffle ever discovered on the farm where she works.

Dogs have been trained to sniff out the new coronavirus.

7 Unusual Things That Dogs Can Detect by Smell

Dogs' sense of smell is at least 10,000 times as acute as ours, and they're being trained to sniff out a wide range of objects—from bombs to viruses.

Sir Isaac Newton Recommended an Innovative Cure for the Plague: Toad Puke

Sir Isaac Newton didn’t get the idea from a creepy old witch in the forest—he got it from a respected physician.

You can celebrate New York City Pride and other iconic events from your living room this year.

Pride Festivals Are Going Virtual This Year—Here Are 10 Events to Check Out

Several major Pride parades have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the celebrations are still happening online.

Cracker Barrel Adds Booze to the Menu for the First Time in Its History

After testing wine, beer, and mimosas at several locations, Cracker Barrel is expanding its drink menu to more stores.

Wearing a mask isn't always easy on the ears.

How to Protect Your Ears While Wearing a Face Mask

If the back of your ears hurts after wearing a face mask all day, use these tricks to protect your sensitive skin while staying safe.

Wouldn't you love to go down in history as the person who proved the existence of the Loch Ness Monster?

Is Nessie Out There? Keep Your Eye on This Loch Ness Livestream to Find Out

This round-the-clock livestream could very well be the key to proving if the Loch Ness Monster is real.

Sadly, Congress voted 'No' on using Thomas Edison's voting machine.

Thomas Edison’s First Patented Invention—a Voting Machine for Congress—Was a Total Flop

“If there is any invention on earth that we don't want down here, that is it,” a Congressman said about Edison’s voting machine.

A Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, in captivity circa 1930.

Researchers Just Unearthed ‘Lost’ Footage of the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger—Watch It Here

The 21-second clip shows the last Tasmanian tiger—or thylacine—ever in captivity roaming her cage at Beaumaris Zoo.

Q&A: Kristen Bell Talks About Her New Kid's Book, The World Needs More Purple People

We caught up with Kristen Bell to chat about her new children's book 'The World Needs More Purple People,' becoming a foster failure, and much more.

This dog would like to turn off Netflix's autoplay feature.

What Do Pets See When They Watch Television?

Dogs and cats can sometimes seem very intrigued by your latest binge-watch. But are they seeing what we're seeing?

Alva Rogers, Barbara-O, and Trula Hoosier in Julie Dash’s Daughters of the Dust (1991).

The Criterion Channel Is Making Seminal Films by Black Filmmakers Free to Stream

The selection includes Maya Angelou’s ‘Down in the Delta,’ Kathleen Collins’s ‘Losing Ground,’ and more.

Photo courtesy of The Bruce Lee Family Archive

10 Amazing Facts About Bruce Lee

Though Bruce Lee is known as an icon in film and in the world of martial arts, most of his recognition came after his death at the age of 32.

What Are Your Rights If You Get Arrested?

You lose certain rights when you're taken into police custody, but there's plenty you can do (or avoid doing) to legally protect yourself.

This woman systematically drinks orange juice while her creative juices are flowing.

Systemic vs. Systematic: How to Use Each Word Correctly

Something systemic—like a disease—means it’s present throughout a system. ‘Systematic’ refers to how a system is operated.

Cloth face masks can make for a sweaty summer.

How to Make Wearing a Face Mask More Comfortable During the Warm, Sweaty Summer Months

Masks will continue to be a recommended practice this summer. Here's how to stay comfortable even as temperatures soar.

Tear Gas vs. Pepper Spray: What’s the Difference?

For one thing, tear gas grenades are usually used for crowd control—pepper spray is more for personal safety.

How to Watch the Great Smoky Mountains' Synchronous Fireflies From Home

You won't be able to see the Great Smoky Mountains' synchronous fireflies in person this year, but a nonprofit has made the light show easy to view from home.

A Bald Eagle Nest With Eggs Has Been Spotted on Cape Cod for the First Time Since 1905

The last time a bald eagle nest with eggs was recorded on Cape Cod in Massachusets was more than a century ago.

The World's First Quiet Urban Park is Opening in Taipei, Taiwan

Yangmingshan National Park in Taiwan has such a low level of background noise, urban visitors can hear birds chirping and ducks paddling.

It's Black Birders Week—Here's Why Celebrating Black Scientists and Naturalists Matters

From May 31 to June 5, follow along as Black Birders Week highlights the experiences and expertise of Black scientists and naturalists.

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and other Sesame Street characters will help experts respond to viewer-submitted questions during the event.

Sesame Street and CNN to Host a Kid-Focused Town Hall About Racism and the Recent Protests

This Saturday, experts and ‘Sesame Street’ characters will answer viewer-submitted questions about racism, diversity, and the nationwide protests.

This corpse flower is ready for her closeup.

Barnard College’s Corpse Flower Just Bloomed for the First Time Ever—Watch It Here

The corpse flower smells similar to rotting flesh, dead fish, or Camembert cheese that’s been left out all night.

The Insurrection Act gives the president the authority to address domestic disturbances using the military.

What Is the Insurrection Act?

Introduced in 1807, the Act affords the president the power to intervene in state law enforcement efforts. But debate rages over when it's appropriate to do so.

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