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'Archivist in a Backpack' Makes It Easy to Record Local History on the Go

Anyone can be an archivist with the right tools.

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Need a Ride? On This Alaska Route, You Can Simply Flag Down a Train

Alaska Railroad's Hurricane Turn route is one of the last of its kind in America.

The Simple Way to Reheat Your French Fries and Not Have Them Turn Into a Soggy Mess

Enjoying crispy leftover fries at home is possible.

Rosa Parks's Former House in Detroit Will Be Sold at Auction

The humble house has been built and rebuilt in Detroit, Virginia, and Germany.

15 Riveting Facts About Alan Turing

More than six decades after his death, Alan Turing’s life remains a point of fascination—even for people who have no interest in his groundbreaking work in computer science.

An electric airship departing Paris in 1883.

The 19th Century Poet Who Predicted a 1970s Utopia

He essentially predicted pizza drones.

College Board Wants to Erase Thousands of Years From AP World History, and Teachers Aren't Happy

What would Confucius say?

NASA Has a Plan to Stop the Next Asteroid That Threatens Life on Earth

Don't panic—the U.S. government has a plan for doomsday.

Do 'Close Door' Buttons in Elevators Actually Do Anything?

Everything you know is a lie.

The Hidden Benefits of Your Health Insurance Plan

Insurance companies offer discount programs on everything from yoga to treadmills. Here's how to find them.

When the FBI Investigated the 'Murder' of Nine Inch Nails's Trent Reznor

The two people standing over the body, Michigan State Police detective Paul Wood told the Hard Copy cameras, “had a distinctive-type uniform on.

Sylvia Plath's Pulitzer Prize in Poetry Is Up for Auction

It was awarded 19 years after her death. Bidding begins at $40,000.

This Crafty Bicycle Can Knit a Scarf in 5 Minutes

Drop your knitting needles and start pedaling.

Roadside Bear Statue in Wales is So Lifelike That Safety Officials Want It Removed

It's already caused a driver to veer into a road sign.

Northeastern University Is Now Handing Out Echo Dots to Its Students

Alexa, where's the party?

West Side Story Is Returning to Theaters This Weekend

Just play it cool, boy.

Chris Pratt meets the vicious T. rex in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

16 Prehistoric Creatures You’ll See In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

The newest 'Jurassic Park' film ups the ante with a huge roster of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and marine reptiles.

The Old Toy Cars Gathering Dust in Your Attic Could Be Worth a Fortune

One person's trash is another person's retirement plan.

15 Things You Might Not Know About Who Framed Roger Rabbit

The groundbreaking cartoon-live action hybrid was released 30 years ago. Here are some facts about Roger Rabbit.

Authorities Have Cracked a Bizarre Cold Case That Could Have Ties to the Zodiac Killer

Why did a war hero assume the identity of an 8-year-old boy killed in a traffic accident?

Want to Boost Your Home's Value By More Than $6000? Paint Your Front Door Black

Paintbrushes at the ready.

This Scientist's Idea of the 'Perfect' Human Body Is Kind of Terrifying

Perhaps most disturbing of all is the baby head poking out of the sculpture’s marsupial pouch.

These Sparrows Have Been Singing the Same Songs for 1500 Years

Talk about a one-hit wonder.

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When John Lennon and Yoko Ono Mailed Acorns to World Leaders

As the saying goes, "Great oaks from little acorns grow."

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