Madam C.J. Walker built her beauty empire by inventing hair products targeted at black women—and it made her one of the first female and wealthiest self-made businesswomen in America.

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If these were fictional stories, you'd have a hard time swallowing them. But these documentaries are all true, and stranger than you might expect.
Those misting spray nozzles in the grocery store produce aisle aren't designed to keep food fresh or clean. They're for profit.
The outside of the model is an exact replica of a McDonald's, but the inside is a bustling beehive with room for thousands of pollinators.
A fan-made video of one-second clips from all 73 'Game of Thrones' episodes shows the most memorable scenes from the series.
The miniature apothecary lab has a shelf for bottles and drawers labelled with the names of various poisonous plants.
When you think of the many actors who might be best suited to stepping into Hugh Jackman's shoes—and claws—as Wolverine, the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star might seem an odd choice. But he's got a lot of support behind him.
Bins treated with Microban are expected to reduce the amount of bacteria covering security bins at airport checkpoints.
From Acadia to Zion and the Rockies to the Smokies, there's a lot to see—and learn—from America's most frequented national parks.
Sorry, night owls, but scientists and nutritionists say you're not doing yourselves any favors when you fuel up on java as soon as you wake up.
Even great TV series don’t always start out that way. Which is why the shows that nail their tonal and thematic intentions from the very first episode are rare creatures worthy of celebration.
The treatments prescribed by Simon Forman and Richard Napier were weird, ineffective, and often dangerous. Now you can read hundreds of their case notes online.
Emilia Clarke took inspiration from real-life rulers while preparing to play Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones.' Including Hitler.
if you’re having a hard time wrapping your mind around the end of 'Game of Thrones,' or just want to vent, there's a counseling service here for you.
If you want to see and hear tens of millions of butterflies, visit Michoacán, Mexico—or just watch this video instead.
Recent college graduates starting the job hunting process could do worse than landing one of these lucrative entry-level jobs.
Neil Armstrong's iconic suit was pulled from the museum floor out of fear of deterioration, but after a conservation project, it's ready to go back on display.
The infamous soft drink, which flopped in 1985, will be back in circulation as part of a marketing promotion with Netflix and 'Stranger Things.'
Throughout the series, fans have been speculating who the Prince That Was Promised might be. But was there was ever one at all?
HBO’s milestone fantasy series may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to go outside and get fresh air just yet.
K9 Cinemas invites moviegoers—both human and canine—to watch classic films on the big screen. And the best part for the human members of this couple? Your $15 ticket includes bottomless wine or whiskey.
You may dream of getting married in a foreign destination, but your friends and family are hoping you'll stick close to home.
It was always a given that we would see some gruesome deaths—some of them warranted, some of them not so much—before 'Game of Thrones' said goodbye forever.