Sprout of Office: Scientists Taught Spinach Plants to Send Emails About Hazardous Materials in the Soil
“I hope this email finds you well during these unprecedented times.” —A spinach plant in your inbox.
“I hope this email finds you well during these unprecedented times.” —A spinach plant in your inbox.
The biggest hit that pop band a-ha ever had was actually a reworked idea. 'Take on Me' had failed three times before.
When the new Studio Ghibli theme park opens in Japan, guests will get to see a giant replica of Howl's Moving Castle from the 2004 Hayao Miyazaki film.
If you're celebrating a 50th birthday or anniversary this year, you're in excellent company. From the first e-mail to McDonald's Quarter Pounder, 1971 was a year full of change.
Sure, you might know a few palindrome words on your own. But what about palindromic Petrarchan sonnets or recipes for ragù?
Space scoundrel Han Solo's freezer burn from 1980's 'The Empire Strikes Back' is now a piece of living room furniture.
If we’re being pedantic here (and we are), ‘vaccination’ and ‘immunization’ shouldn't be used interchangeably.
St. Patrick's Day is coming early this year for fans of McDonald's seasonal, mint-green Shamrock Shake.
American football is home to a lot of nonsensical terminology, but 'hut' has a fairly clear origin.
The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles is one of those iconic landmarks that is as famous for what goes on behind closed doors as it is for its once-regal architecture and Art Deco interior.
It’s mostly a battle between conversation hearts and chocolate boxes, with cinnamon bears watching from the sidelines.
West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park is home to a seven-acre island featuring a cozy three-bedroom cabin, three rivers, and tons of outdoor activities—with nary another soul in sight.
The sounds of two LEGO pieces locking together or bricks shuffling in a bin are familiar to many people. Now, you can revisit those aural memories with LEGO's official white noise playlist.
Even if the sidewalk outside your home isn't your property, you still may have to shovel it after a snowstorm.
A hissing or noisy throne is usually an easy fix if you know what to look for. Here's how to stop a running toilet.
The Lion King’s Scar killed his brother, which already earned him a spot in the unofficial Disney Villain Hall of Infamy. Did he eat him, too?
Nor’easters have earned their reputation for wreaking havoc on land. But what qualifies a storm as a nor’easter?
Stanley Tucci is truly a renaissance man. He’s an actor, a writer, a director, a producer, a cookbook author, a viral cocktail connoisseur, and now, the host of his very own food show—'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.'
If you've ever eaten a chocolate bar, you've probably eaten a Kit Kat. The four-fingered bar is one of the world's most popular treats and in 2014 was named the "most influential" candy bar of all time by TIME Magazine.
Wimbledon's dress code is one of the most famous in sports. The rules, which specify that players must dress "almost entirely in white," are so strict that the referee can force players to change under threat of disqualification—and even the players' unde
Both kinds of products are good for the environment, but they have a few differences that are important to keep in mind.
The Victorian era gave rise to puffy gowns, dance cards, and a fun new phrase for getting out of a date.
Each of these minimalist illustrations depicts an interior made famous on TV. Can you match each room to its show?
Thanks to some clever editing, it's easy to mistake Pee-wee Herman's mischievous nature for bloodlust in this 'Jurassic Park' spoof.