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Life looks a lot different than it did in 1975, and that’s largely thanks to the digital revolution that took place 50 years ago.

Discover some of the most gripping books written by women to receive the coveted Hugo Award, including classics from Ursula K. Le Guin and others.

We know cats purr for a variety of reasons. But the actual mechanics of how they make their signature sound remains unclear.

Cast iron cookware can last for decades—unless you screw up.

Edgar Allan Poe knew what he was doing when he chose the raven to croak “nevermore” in his famous poem.

A miniature dachshund named Valerie has defied the odds, evading capture and surviving in the wild for over a year.

Broken eggs can create a huge mess, but this trick they use in restaurants makes the whole cleanup process a breeze.

The towering granite tribute to fallen soldiers of a controversial war was the result of a design contest won by a 21-year-old college student.

For the first time, researchers have documented a shark producing sound.

Considering the near-magical function mirrors perform, their construction is surprisingly simple.

Rediscover some of the best flicks of the 2000s, from indie darlings like ‘Brokeback Mountain’ to cult classics like ‘Memento,’ blockbuster comedies like ‘Tropic Thunder,’ and more.

Ninety years ago, the Black Sunday dust storm blasted the Great Plains with millions of tons of topsoil scoured from the once-rich prairies. The Dust Bowl had arrived.