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The Scottish Islands Where Electricity Is Being Made From the Ocean’s Tides

A quaint archipelago off the northern coast of Scotland is home to the cutting edge of renewable energy.

21 Other Royal Babies Born In The Last 20 Years

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a royal addition.

Why Is It So Dark in Outer Space?

It's a question scientists have been asking for more than 400 years.

15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of 'The Great British Baking Show'

12. Hundreds of season 5 viewers wrote in to complain about "sabotage" after contestant Iain Watters had a bit of an issue with his Baked Alaska.

Pet Shops in England Will Be Forbidden From Selling Puppies or Kittens—and Animal Welfare Advocates Are Celebrating

The law was inspired by a special spaniel named Lucy.

Britain Is in the Midst of a Rare ‘Wind Drought’

Last month, turbines were producing less than 2 percent of Britain’s electricity—the lowest rate in two years.

8 Arresting Facts About Scotland Yard

They have a secret museum of crime artifacts (including body parts) that's closed to the general public.

12 Things You Might Not Know About Blackadder Goes Forth

4. A scene in which Rowan Atkinson's character feigns madness by wearing underpants on his head and sticking pencils up his nose was inspired by Atkinson's penchant for sticking pencils up his nose.

Why Do Astronauts Use Space Pens Instead of Pencils?

One technological breakthrough left the common pencil in the dust.

Why Did the First Harry Potter Book Get a Title Change in the U.S.?

While it was author J.K. Rowling who ultimately suggested the alternative title, she still regrets the decision.

How Do Fireworks Actually Work?

Most of us just know to light the fuse and stand back.

Is There Any Point in Letting Red Wine Breathe?

At the end of a long day, the last thing you want to do is wait 30 minutes to pour a fresh glass of wine.

Is There Any Point in Letting Red Wine Breathe?

At the end of a long day, the last thing you want to do is wait 30 minutes to pour a fresh glass of wine.

Why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Was Hero Turtles in the UK

British censorship led to ninjas, nunchucks, and sausages all being banned.

Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

10 Tantalizing Tidbits About Star Trek: The Next Generation

Creator Gene Roddenberry reportedly didn't like the idea of “a bald English guy taking over.” And that was just the beginning of the behind-the-scenes drama.

Why Is a Pineapple Called a Pineapple?

To figure it out, we have to go back and look at how Europeans first encountered the fruit in question.

Did Queen Victoria Really Save Prince Albert From Drowning in an Icy Lake?

The young queen was quick to act.

Watch Queen Elizabeth II and Sir David Attenborough Chat About Trees in a New Nature Documentary

The Queen wants to create a network of protected forests spanning the globe.

How to Eat (and Drink) Like the Queen: Royal Chefs Reveal Elizabeth II's Favorite Foods

She's not a foodie, but she still dines like royalty.

9 Things You Might Not Know About Defender

Notoriously challenging, it ranks among the most influential early arcade titles.

6 Surprising Facts About Nintendo's Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing is one of the video game giant's quirkier franchises, but that hasn't stopped it from becoming a worldwide hit.

The Strange Hidden Link Between Silent Hill and Kindergarten Cop

Though the two could not be more opposite, there are some surprising connections between 'Silent Hill' and 'Kindergarten Cop.'

8 Surprising Facts About Bubble Bobble

There's a lot more to this early arcade hit than just the colorful platform gameplay.

These Vending Machines Dispense Short Stories Instead Of Snacks

Snack on that!

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