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Who knew eating blackberries after Halloween could be so dangerous?

From mulching and pruning to caring for tools and soil, a handful of thoughtful steps can make all the difference.

Maria Edgeworth, just one of the many 19th century female authors who isn’t Jane Austen.

Here are some of the greatest Victorian female novelists you should add to you TBR pile.

Think twice before reaching for those weird, colored contact lenses.

Every so often, Halloween celebrations can get a little out of hand. That's when the courts have to intervene, scaring everyone with summary judgments.

Whether they’re depicting unholy looks at hell or terrifying visions of war, these artworks will send a shiver down your spine.

Your dentist probably won’t be too happy if you’re regularly chowing down on these foods.

Politics and power sometimes take a backseat to family drama.

A snowshoer explores Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge in winter.

Cold-weather hikes are less about conquering miles and more about savoring moments—so lace up, layer on, and let these 10 trails show you what happens when the off-season becomes the best season.

Don’t rain or cold foil your kid’s Halloween plans. Here’s how to help them safely brave the elements in pursuit of candy this Halloween.

Costco is constantly changing up their inventory.

The warehouse club fielded some nasty customer reviews when it got rid of these popular items.

Asian lady beetles are very good at sneaking into your home en masse once the weather gets chilly—here’s how to deal with these unwanted houseguests.

Though it’s not often that the paranormal and legal intersect, the line between hauntings and hearings has occasionally been blurred. These five cases used “spectral evidence” to render verdicts.

The Beatles’ characters from ‘Yellow Submarine.’

The fact that the massively successful records below never took the top spot on the Billboard 200 might surprise you.

A colossal volcanic eruption covered an ancient Mediterranean city in ash and preserved its remains until the present day—and no, we’re not talking about Pompeii.

Winterizing isn’t exactly glamorous, but it’s an important task that can save you from a lot of trouble once the cold hits—and now is the time to get started.

Phantom energy is the easiest line on your electricity bill to tackle—and it’s not as mysterious as its name suggests.

Some of them rival the originals.

Careful study of surviving documents and specimens, as well as a little science, have revealed a bit about the dodo.

Hikers watch Kīlauea erupt from the safety of the trail.

if you want explosive drama with your hiking adventures, there’s nothing like walking on a volcano. Here are 10 trails that will take you there.

Start sprinkling bumfuzzle, taradiddle, and collywobbles into everyday conversation—but maybe let quomodocunquizing rest in obsolescent peace where it belongs.