The mature-for-kids action cartoon 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' has become the hit of the summer, thanks to Netflix. But we have Nickelodeon to thank for its creation ... a full 15 years ago.

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NASA scientist Geronimo Villanueva built a tool that models the colorful, alien sunsets of planets like Mars, Uranus, and Venus.
Scientists are making ancient French grape vines less susceptible to diseases—and less likely to cause hangovers—through gene editing.
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In just two short seasons, British sitcom 'Fleabag'—created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge—has made a lasting mark on television.
It’s technically a tradition, but many royal family members have dropped the practice (including Queen Elizabeth II).
The study analyzed 41 possible causes of stress across four categories: work, money, family, and health and safety.
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It all started when Dr. Stewart Adams took too many vodka shots the night before speaking at a Moscow conference.
The popular kid's show 'The Great Space Coaster' ran from 1981 to 1986, won awards, and employed some of the minds behind 'Sesame Street.' So why is it so hard to find?
This bird feeder webcam shows a miniature backyard library where the feathered guests get to misbehave.
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The possibility of killing coronavirus germs by nuking a novel is still not a good enough reason to try it.
The critically acclaimed HBO series 'Insecure,' which stars and is written by its co-creator Issa Rae, kicks off its fifth and final season on October 24, 2021.
In the late 1970s, ski resort owner Gene Mulvihill transformed a mountain in rural New Jersey into a one-of-a-kind amusement destination that left guests in charge of their own fun. Get the inside story on 'Class Action Park' from Mulvihill's son Andy and