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Think the word ‘human’ was created by slapping ‘hu-’ on ‘man’? Think again: ‘Man’ and ‘human’ aren’t related at all.
Marvel fans can now pre-order an LED-lit, Galactus-inspired popcorn bucket big enough to set a Guinness World Record.
The Nobel Prize-winning physicist often commented on science, the universe, and humanity. But which deep thoughts are really ...
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, deadbolt first appeared in print in 1808. It’s defined by the OED as “a bolt in a lock that is engaged by means of a key, knob, or (later) electronic device ...
There was a two-way tie at the top of the worldwide list for 2025, with two American destinations—Wall Drug, South Dakota, and Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco—both being labeled a “tourist trap” 1000 ...
No one could accuse Joseph Bazzeghin of not being ambitious. In 1938, Bazzeghin, a self-styled entrepreneur, delivered a ...
A cocoon is distinct from both a pupa and chrysalis. It is a hard, silk shell that a moth larva weaves around itself before ...
A coiled-up garden hose sits in your backyard. You reason it’s basically tap water, so you consider taking a few gulps.
From the accident that led to its creation to the real people who inspired key characters.
Christmas in July seems like a Hallmark Channel invention. But it actually has its roots in a pretty surprising source.
Napping offers many benefits, but getting the most out of a midday snooze isn’t always easy. Fortunately, these expert-backed tips can help.
Though English astronomer John Flamsteed was the first person to record observations of Uranus in the 1690s, he thought it ...