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Wildlife is Thriving at the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Site

And no, the animals don't have three heads.

Rose Leslie Wouldn't Speak to Kit Harington for Days After He Spoiled Game of Thrones's Ending

To be fair: he swears she did ask.

Computer Engineer Designs World’s First AI-Powered Cat Shelter in Beijing

It's heated, with smart cameras inside.

The Curious (and Possibly Murderous) Origins of Punxsutawney Phil's Name

Punxsutawney Phil's moniker might have something to do with the royal family, a pair of heinous groundhog murders, and some good old-fashioned small-town competition.

Navy to Honor History-Making Jet Pilot, Rosemary Bryant Mariner, With First All-Female Flyover

She was one of the first women to join the Navy's flight program and the first to fly a tactical fighter jet.

55 Super Facts About the Super Bowl

Want to be the smartest person in the room while watching this year's Super Bowl? Bust out a few of these fun facts about Big Games past.

The Oxford English Dictionary Wants You to Share Your Profession's Slang Terms

Whether you 'banana' or 'sweat the pipes' at your job, the OED wants to know about it.

6 Facts About Sojourner Truth, the 19th-Century Abolitionist and Feminist

While Truth wasn't her real name, 19th-century abolitionist and feminist Sojourner Truth made it her life's mission.

How British Spies Used a Cupcake Recipe to Stop Terrorists

Sometimes, a spoonful of sugar makes the terrorism plot go down.

8 Fascinating Interpretations of Groundhog Day

In the nearly 30 years since the release of 'Groundhog Day,' fans have spent plenty of time and precious web bandwidth attempting to decode the alleged layers that exist just below the surface.

How Tone-Deaf Are You? This Test Can Tell

Before you audition for 'The Voice,' you might want to spend five minutes making sure you're up to the challenge (or at least won't completely embarrass yourself).

By Carl Van Vechten // Library of Congress // Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons

20 Inspiring Quotes from Langston Hughes

“I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go,” is just one of Langston Hughes's most memorable quotes.

Powerful Winds in Northern Ireland Uprooted One of the Trees Made Famous by Game of Thrones

The trees are reaching the end of their life span and could be gone in just 10 years.

George R.R. Martin's Wife Will Leave Him if He Kills Her Favorite Game of Thrones Characters

'Til death do us part.

F Ceragioli, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

Locana, Italy Is Paying Families $10,000 to Move There

New residents can work remotely, or take over one of the closed businesses in town.

Scientists Are Tweeting About The Strangest Experiments They've Ever Done

You can't call yourself a scientist until you've put a diaper on an ostrich.

How to Avoid the Chilling Consequences of Frostbite

Jack Frost is not your friend, and his nipping at your nose could conceivably be a medical emergency.

Lake Michigan Has Frozen Over, and It's an Incredible Sight

Brave photographers have captured some stunning photos.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Mary, Queen of Scots

She was practically born a queen.

New Video Game Combats the Ultimate Villain—the All-Too-Familiar Feeling of Exhaustion

This indie game about sleep deprivation is a mood.

12 Facts About Family Guy

You know that it was cancelled then revived, but did you know that William H. Macy auditioned to play Brian?

Good News, Homebodies: JOMO Is the New FOMO

Get a rush from canceling plans? You're not alone.

Huster at fr.wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons // CC-BY-SA-3.0

15 Dancing Tips From 1529 Proven to Wow Your Date

Under any circumstances: Do. Not. Fart.

Rockfleet Castle, which Grace O’Malley used as a base

Grace O'Malley, the Fearless 16th-Century Irish Pirate Queen Who Stood Up to the English

She debated with Queen Elizabeth I, sat at the head of a prosperous pirate empire, and told the English where to go.

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