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The best time to see the Orionids—the meteor shower from Halley's Comet—is today, Monday, October 21.

Nearly two years after the second season of 'The Crown' debuted on Netflix, fans are finally getting an extended glimpse of what to expect from season 3.

With their raucous mix of rock and hip-hop, the Beastie Boys were a band everyone could love. They also made killer music videos, and “Sabotage” is arguably one of the best in the history of the medium.

Lin uses his iPad to visualize scanning data of a crusaders' fortress at the lagoon in Acre, Israel.

Armed with a drone, an iPad, and a thirst for adventure, Albert Lin reveals what we can learn about the past with today's technology in a new TV series.

Still chasing the high of the Scholastic Book Fair? This one promises snap bracelets, spin art, books, and more—for adults.

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Science has revealed historical truths about mummies, but they just can't shake their association with curses, myths, and Halloween.

The best-selling author has won approval to rezone his home in Bangor, Maine, into a museum of his work as well as a writer's retreat.

“It felt like someone was drilling into my bones,” one Florida woman said about the caterpillar sting.

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The soft and inanimate companion was Hasbro's attempt to create a "macho" doll market for boys. It was not a success.

Conduct a seance by standing in the 400-pound planchette and letting the spirits move you across the board.

The popular slider burger always has five perfect holes in the patty. The reason? The franchise likes to cook vertically.

The limited-edition sneakers share the same color scheme as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman's meth lab on wheels. Only 300 pairs will be sold.

Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most quotable presidents in our nation’s history. Here are some words of wisdom from the great writer and orator.

Goodbye equality, hello equivalency: A growing number of mathematicians is skeptical that the equal sign holds up to new math models.

For many fans, George A. Romero's 'Dawn of the Dead'—an over-the-top horror comic book for the big screen—remains the greatest zombie film ever made.

Certain traits define the difference between colleges and universities. (And no, tuition isn't one of them.)

Finn Wolfhard, Charlie Heaton, and Natalia Dyer behind the scenes of Stranger Things.

Nancy Wheeler from 'Stranger Things' might the sassiest, gun-shootin’ big sister there ever was, but according to a recent fan theory on Reddit, it is time for her to get the ax.

Journey through Theodore Roosevelt’s incredible life with an image collection inspired by the History Vs. podcast.

The 910-piece set comes with three dinosaur fossils, a human skeleton, and a jovial paleontologist to watch over the entire scene.

Daniel Craig reprises his role as James Bond in No Time to Die (2020).

Daniel Craig is back for one last go-around as the world’s most famous MI6 secret agent in No Time to Die, the 25th installment in the James Bond movie series.

'El Camino,' Vince Gilligan's new 'Breaking Bad' movie, offers a glimpse of what became of Jesse Pinkman following the 2013 series finale. But it was originally much more harrowing.