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Thanks to Winter Storms, a New Jersey Beach’s Famous ‘Ghost Tracks’ Have Reappeared

Strong storms and shifting sands brought a rare chance to see the deteriorating railroad.

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An Ancient Book Blasted with High-Powered X-Rays Reveals Text Erased Centuries Ago

The particle accelerator revs electrons to nearly the speed of light.

Walmart Will Now Deliver Groceries to Your Door

Reasons to take off your pajamas continue to decrease.

This Travel Site Factors in Baggage Fees to Show You the True Cost of Your Flight

The price of your ticket is only part of the equation.

5 Records Black Panther Has Already Broken

The stylish Marvel superhero is currently rewriting the box office record book.

New York Hotel Offers Free Lessons With a Knitting Master

This sounds like the coziest way to spend the last weeks of winter.

Smart Home Devices Are Easy to Hack. Here's How to Protect Yourself

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University hacked home security cameras and baby monitors to prove how easy it is.

How to Make a Sled Go Faster, According to Science

Can science help you sled faster? Yes, it can. And even better, everything you need is already in your house.

This 'Super EKG' Could Diagnose Heart Disease in 90 Seconds

The technology was invented by a 22-year-old who dropped out of college to run the company.

Look Up! This Is Your Last Chance to See a Blue Moon Until 2020

Mercury will also be easy to spot on the night of March 31.

Spoiler Alert: Your Favorite Game of Thrones Character Is Probably Going to Die Next Season

You can't say you didn't see it coming.

21 Phrases You Use Without Realizing You're Quoting William Shakespeare

An incredible number of lines from William Shakespeare's plays have become so ingrained in modern vernacular that we no longer recognize them as lines from plays at all.

IKEA's Test Kitchen Unveils Bug Meatballs and Algae Hot Dogs

Mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce are still included.

These $10,000 Concrete Homes Are 3D-Printed in Less Than 24 Hours

The technology will be used to build a community of homes in El Salvador.

10 Lines From Napoleon's Love Letters That Sound Like Crazy Texts

“I don’t love you, not at all; on the contrary I detest you—you’re a naughty, gawky, foolish slut.”

What is the Riot Act, and Why Don't I Want It Read to Me?

In the 1700s, unlawful assemblies were forced to listen as the Riot Act was read aloud. If they didn't disperse, the punishment was—quite reasonably—death.

More Evidence to Suggest That Your Insomnia Is Genetic

Blame your parents.

10 Things You Can Do With Pennies

There's plenty you can do with that loose change in your pocket.

10 Things You Can Do With Pennies

There's plenty you can do with that loose change in your pocket.

Why Scientists Are Hunting Down Iguanas in Florida

The state's invasive species population is out of control.

Why Do Radio Stations Begin With 'K' or 'W'?

Bureaucracy works in mysterious ways.

18 Winning Facts About Bend It Like Beckham

Not a lot of American moviegoers knew who David Beckham was when the film was released 15 years ago. Even fewer had heard of Keira Knightley. The movie became a hit anyway.

Watch Mark Hamill Sing in German in This Bizarre 1980 Star Wars Parody

In today’s social media-driven world, where everyone’s got a camera on their smartphone, celebrities know that it’s impossible to get away with anything.

Hubble Telescope Image Shows Two Galaxies Colliding 350 Million Light-Years Away

The process will play out over millions of years.

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