Despite being one of the most well-known figures in the history of Western literature, there is a tremendous degree of mystery surrounding the life of William Shakespeare. Fortunately, much of

Science has been able to shed light on many of life’s mysteries over the centuries, offering explanations for diseases, animal behavior, the cosmos, and more. We’ve come a

The history books are full of fascinating men and women who are household names: Rosa Parks, Genghis Khan, and Julius Caesar, to name a few. But for every famous name,

Even for the most avid explorers, this planet hides more than a few surprises — like that Reno, Nevada, is farther west than Los Angeles. For more earth-shaking information — like which

The typical American grocery store carries 40,000–50,000 items, including hundreds of fruits and vegetables. Those photogenic displays of dew-kissed leafy greens, pyramids of shiny apples, and baskets

Also known as Testudines, turtles and tortoises are ecologically important. In the ocean they eat seagrasses that thrive on coral reefs and clean up dead fish; on land they dine

Most features in an airplane cabin are designed for a very specific purpose. However, due to the cabin’s complex design, the flight attendants don’t usually take the time

Most of us weren’t in the room for history’s most famous happenings. That means it just takes one slip-up or folktale — whether because of an overzealous biographer, a

From landing astronauts on the moon to flying helicopters on Mars, the history of NASA is full of awe-inspiring moments. After its founding in 1958 — in response to the Soviet

Desserts have long reigned as the pièce de résistance of suppertime, encouraging picky eaters to clear their plates in anticipation of a bubbling pie, warm cookies, or decadently sweet puddings.

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Cats have strange habits that defy easy explanation. No matter how much water you put out for your kitty in his own fancy bowl, he’ll insist on drinking from

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Women have contributed to almost every facet of life, from sports and science to art and politics. While some female role models are starting to get more recognition, we still

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Few animals get as much bad press as spiders. For something so tiny, it's amazing how much we fear our eight-legged friends. But arachnids are far less dangerous and far more interesting than most people realize.

Few animals get as much bad press as spiders. For something so tiny, it's amazing how much we fear our eight-legged friends. But arachnids are far less dangerous and far more interesting than most people realize.

Few animals get as much bad press as spiders. For something so tiny, it's amazing how much we fear our eight-legged friends. But arachnids are far less dangerous and far more interesting than most people realize.

Few animals get as much bad press as spiders. For something so tiny, it's amazing how much we fear our eight-legged friends. But arachnids are far less dangerous and far more interesting than most people realize.