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Some believe that tuning our music to 432 Hz rather than 440 will make it sound better—and make us feel better. What gives?

One of the sets of human remains examined in the new study of smoke-mummification in southeastern Asia.

We’ve been preserving human bodies since the Stone Age.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English.

From starring in ‘The Way We Were’ to founding the Sundance Institute, Robert Redford had a fascinating and legendary career.

Not all pumpkins are created equal. Check out these tips for choosing a pumpkin that’s ripe for picking.

Too many dogs are facing long waits to be adopted.

Some cities have dogs waiting much longer than 30 days to make it to their forever homes.

Beneath a parking lot, archeologists uncovered the ruins of a chapel in which Henry VIII prayed.

Sometimes deliberately, often unintentionally, countless artifacts have been buried—and then rediscovered—under parking lots.

Polly Melton disappeared during a routine hike.

In 1981, 58-year-old Polly Melton went for a hike in a well-traveled national park. She never returned.

Think you know your feline facts? Test yourself with this puzzling primer on all things cat. (Bonus points if you can finish before one starts napping on your keyboard.)

This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge made the list.

Crossing these bridges are moments that stick with you, when the journey itself becomes the event.

One indication you're in a dive bar: a neon sign.

The moniker for your favorite type of rancid watering hole, explained.

A car isn't great protection against sun damage.

Your car’s windows aren't sufficient sun protection.

Want to get your pumpkin spice fix this season? Look no further. These are the recipes everyone is searching for.

In summer 1993, hundreds of people claimed to have found hypodermic needles inside cans of Pepsi. Was it a hoax, a disgruntled employee, or something worse?

See if your favorite made it to the list.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

‘Through thick and thin’ wasn’t always figurative. Here’s how Chaucer and other medieval writers used the phrase.

You won’t find salted caramel like this sitting on store shelves. Fortunately, it’s very easy to make at home.

Freshly made apple cider doughnuts dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Apple cider doughnuts are synonymous with fall, particularly in New England. The tasty treats have a modern history that may surprise you.

These authors were out for blood (in their fictional work).

Countless authors have used bitter rivalries and petty squabbles as inspiration for some of their greatest works. Here’s proof that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.