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Father's Day was invented to honor a single father of six—but it didn't catch on right away.

Father’s Day started with a loving daughter in 1910, but it wouldn’t become a holiday for more than half a century.

The Bassins de Lumières in France uses the concrete walls of the former Nazi bunker as canvases for projected paintings.

This mystery man isn't part of the challenge.

If there’s one thing rock stars have in common besides their musical talents, it’s their love of a good statement accessory.

In a 1983 interview clip, David Bowie is shown criticizing MTV for ignoring black musicians in favor of white artists.

Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina making some waves on the cover of 1973's "Full Sail" album.

Yacht rock began as a sendup of the late '70s and early '80s smooth jams to which many Millennials and late period Gen-Xers were likely conceived, then morphed into a beloved musical genre that has come to define the summer months.

All ticket sales from this cat video extravaganza will go toward keeping indie movie theaters afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Next month, the city council will vote on the removal of this Confederate statue in Pensacola, Florida.

Here’s some history to help explain why so many Confederate statues are being taken down (or toppled).

Nick Feldman (L) and Jack Hues (R) of Wang Chung in May 1987.

The music video for Wang Chung's hit song was banned by the BBC because an advising physician thought it might induce seizures in some viewers.

If masks are required on your bus, Google Maps will give you a heads-up.

The Google Maps app will help you find out if your train will likely be too crowded for social distancing.

Vivien Leigh and Hattie McDaniel in Gone With the Wind (1939).

In 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first Black actor ever to win an Oscar. About 30 years later, that Oscar disappeared.

Bananas are a great food to have around, but unfortunately they can go bad quite quickly. These simple hacks will keep them fresh for longer.

American athlete Tommie Smith, wearing black socks, celebrates after crossing the finish line of the men's 200-meter final ahead of Australian Peter Norman and compatriot John Carlos during the Mexico Olympic Games.

When Tommie Smith and John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist on the Olympic podium, 50,000 people fell silent. Then, the booing started.

A dog (not Poppy) shows off its sniffer.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

“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.

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

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.

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

Photo courtesy of The Bruce Lee Family Archive

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.

Who Invented Father’s Day?

In Bordeaux, France, a Former Nazi Submarine Base Has Been Transformed Into a Digital Art Gallery

Can You Name These 16 Iconic Rock Stars—Based on Just One Accessory—In Less Than 5 Minutes?

The Time David Bowie Called Out MTV for Ignoring Black Artists

If the Yacht Is a Rockin': Riding the Yacht Rock Nostalgia Wave

Watch the World’s Finest Cat Videos—and Support Indie Theaters—at Pittsburgh’s Virtual “Quarantine Cat Film Festival”

Confederate Monuments Are Coming Down Across the Country—And Historians Aren’t Surprised

When Wang Chung's 'Everybody Have Fun Tonight' Video Caused a Seizure Scare

New Google Maps Feature Will Alert You to Coronavirus Restrictions

The Mystery—and Controversy—Surrounding Hattie McDaniel’s Missing Oscar

5 Ways to Make Your Bananas Last

Tommie Smith and John Carlos Shocked the World—and Sacrificed Their Careers—By Protesting Racism at the 1968 Olympics

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

7 Unusual Things That Dogs Can Detect by Smell

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

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

How to Protect Your Ears While Wearing a Face Mask

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

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

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

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

What Do Pets See When They Watch Television?

10 Amazing Facts About Bruce Lee