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Good Moos: Science Says Cows Have Unique Voices

Bovine vocalization isn't just random bleating. New research suggests that cows can be identified by their individual moos.

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Stardust Created 7 Billion Years Ago Is the Oldest Stuff on Earth

A meteorite that landed in Australia in 1969 contains stardust that formed up to 7 billion years ago—making it older than the Earth or the sun.

A Cheese-Themed Hotel Room Is Popping Up in London

The Cheese Suite in London includes cheese art, cheese board games, and access to a menu of on-demand cheese dishes through the cheese hotline.

Ji-so Jung stars in Bong Joon Ho's Parasite (2019).

Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite Makes History With Its Best Picture Oscar Nomination

If Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Parasite’ wins the Best Picture Oscar this year, it’ll be the first foreign film to ever achieve the honor.

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Bathroom Reading: This 18th Century Toilet Was Disguised as a Book

Not everyone wanted to stare at a chamber pot all day. With this volume, people could cover up their waste receptacle and seem well-read all at the same time.

Fran Drescher, Daniel Davis, Charles Shaughnessy, and Lauren Lane star in The Nanny.

12 Fun Facts About The Nanny

If you’ve never seen the sitcom 'The Nanny'—which starred Fran Drescher and aired on CBS from 1993 to 1999—all you need to do is listen to the theme song once and you’ll basically be caught up.

Apple Wants to Show Off Your Best Night Mode Photos as Part of a New Campaign

You don’t need an in-depth knowledge of the iPhone 11’s camera capabilities in order to snap incredible shots with night mode.

A Very Good Dog Named Patsy Has Saved More Than 220 Sheep From Australia’s Fires

When a fire approached a farm in Australia, a heroic dog named Patsy sprang into action to lead more than 220 sheep to safety.

The Reason Why Button-Down Shirts Have Loops On the Back

Those strange loops on the back of your dress shirts actually serve a purpose, though it might not be the one you think.

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17-Year-Old NASA Intern Helped Discover Twin-Starred 'Tatooine' Planet

Three days into his internship with NASA, 17-year-old Wolf Cukier spotted a planet orbiting twin suns similar to Tatooine from 'Star Wars.'

Celebrate the Many Historical Figures That Made the 19th Amendment Possible With This 500-Piece Puzzle

The puzzle includes Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and many other women and men who were instrumental in passing the 19th Amendment.

Brie Larson stars in Captain Marvel (2019).

Hollywood Had a Record Year for Female Protagonists in 2019, New Study Claims

From superhero blockbusters like 'Captain Marvel' to dramedies like 'The Farewell,' 40 percent of 2019’s top-grossing films featured female protagonists.

Diehard Jeopardy! Fans Have Created a Database of Almost Every Question Ever Asked

Hoping to be the next Ken Jennings? The online J! Archive will help you study hard and hack the game.

How to Use Your Crafting Skills to Help Animals Displaced by Australia's Fires

Rescue groups in Australia are looking for handmade nests, blankets, and joey pouches to provide to the animals whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires.

A Show of Support: The Creators of the Sports Bra Are Now in the National Inventors Hall of Fame

In the late 1970s, three Vermont women saw a need for more athletic support. Their invention—the sports bra—changed athletics forever.

10 New Bird Species and Subspecies Discovered on Indonesian Islands

The discovery of 10 bird species and subspecies on three remote islands in Indonesia marks the first time in over a century that so many new birds have been found in such a small area.

Arctic Snowy Owls Are Descending on Detroit—Here’s Why

A population boom of snowy owls has catalyzed unexpected bird migration (and given Michiganders a fantastic bird-watching opportunity, too).

The Netherlands Is Asking the World Not to Call It “Holland” Anymore—Here’s Why

It’s part of a tourism campaign to take the heat off clogged vacation spots like Amsterdam and other popular cities.

Benedict Cumberbatch in Sam Mendes's 1917 (2019).

The 25 Greatest War Movies of All Time

It makes sense that master filmmakers keep returning to old wars to tell new stories, as war movies have all the elements needed for a compelling tale. From medieval epics to modern thrillers, here are 25 of the best of them.

Why Can You Sometimes See Your Breath?

Seeing your breath isn't a cold weather phenomenon. It can also be visible when it's as warm as 60°F outside!

Keanu Reeves, in happier times with his pup, in John Wick (2014).

Hate to Watch a Movie That Involves a Sad Dog Plot? This Website Can Warn You Ahead of Time

Nothing ruins movie night faster than seeing a fictitious animal harmed. Now you can screen movies and television to make sure the good boy lives.

Scientists Put 3D Glasses on Cuttlefish and Find Out They Use Human-Like Depth Perception to Hunt Prey

3D movies of shrimp were involved, too—all in the name of seeing if cuttlefish use stereopsis like we do.

An Edible Mold From Japan Is Coming to Your Kitchen

In 2020, America's Test Kitchen predicts that home cooks will go crazy for koji, an edible mold that's a staple of Japanese cuisine.

L to R: Depeche Mode members Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, Alan Wilder, and Andrew Fletcher in Berlin in July 1984.

10 Surprising Facts About Depeche Mode

Few bands inspire faith and devotion like Depeche Mode. Over a career spanning four decades, the boys from Basildon, England, have redefined what electronic music can look and sound like.

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