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From carrying their young for years to feeding their babies poop, some animal moms just go above and beyond.

This ranking breaks down how stress varies across the U.S.—with big differences between regions.

Discover the most anxiety-friendly airlines, with features like meditation resources, roomy seats, and top-tier safety ratings.

Federal agencies come and go with each new presidential administration. Here are a few notable examples.

From a petition for Henry VIII’s divorce to Galileo’s heresy trial notes, the Vatican’s private archives hold documents that changed the world.

In 1975, Bruce Springsteen was at risk of being dropped by his record label. The release of ‘Born to Run’ on August 25, 1975, changed everything—a fact made all the more wild considering how close Springsteen came to scrapping the record completely.

At 9:40 a.m. on the morning of August 11, 1934, Alcatraz's first group of prisoners—137 in all—arrived at the soon-to-be-infamous prison.

Each May for more than 40 years, America has paid tribute to the vast cultural contributions of its Asian and Pacific Islander citizens. Here are a few fascinating facts about how Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month came to be.

Put on a fancy hat, grab a mint julep, and become the best-informed person at your Derby party.

Three of the four acts expired shortly after they were signed into law in the late 1700s. One remains active—and it’s been at the center of constitutional debates ever since. 

Time capsules can hold anything from historic writings to Diana Ross’s fake eyelash.

The best Vietnam War books from Tim O’Brien, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and others offer new insights and perspectives into the conflict that you probably never got from history class.