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Celebrate the Many Historical Figures That Made the 19th Amendment Possible With This 500-Piece Puzzle

The puzzle includes Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and many other women and men who were instrumental in passing the 19th Amendment.

Brie Larson stars in Captain Marvel (2019).

Hollywood Had a Record Year for Female Protagonists in 2019, New Study Claims

From superhero blockbusters like 'Captain Marvel' to dramedies like 'The Farewell,' 40 percent of 2019’s top-grossing films featured female protagonists.

Diehard Jeopardy! Fans Have Created a Database of Almost Every Question Ever Asked

Hoping to be the next Ken Jennings? The online J! Archive will help you study hard and hack the game.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen working out in RBG (2018).

The 25 Best Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now

Working out with Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Climbing to the top of El Capitan without a rope. Watching Lady Gaga prep for her Super Bowl Halftime Show. It's all possible.

How to Use Your Crafting Skills to Help Animals Displaced by Australia's Fires

Rescue groups in Australia are looking for handmade nests, blankets, and joey pouches to provide to the animals whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires.

A Show of Support: The Creators of the Sports Bra Are Now in the National Inventors Hall of Fame

In the late 1970s, three Vermont women saw a need for more athletic support. Their invention—the sports bra—changed athletics forever.

10 New Bird Species and Subspecies Discovered on Indonesian Islands

The discovery of 10 bird species and subspecies on three remote islands in Indonesia marks the first time in over a century that so many new birds have been found in such a small area.

Arctic Snowy Owls Are Descending on Detroit—Here’s Why

A population boom of snowy owls has catalyzed unexpected bird migration (and given Michiganders a fantastic bird-watching opportunity, too).

The Netherlands Is Asking the World Not to Call It “Holland” Anymore—Here’s Why

It’s part of a tourism campaign to take the heat off clogged vacation spots like Amsterdam and other popular cities.

Benedict Cumberbatch in Sam Mendes's 1917 (2019).

The 25 Greatest War Movies of All Time

It makes sense that master filmmakers keep returning to old wars to tell new stories, as war movies have all the elements needed for a compelling tale. From medieval epics to modern thrillers, here are 25 of the best of them.

Why Can You Sometimes See Your Breath?

Seeing your breath isn't a cold weather phenomenon. It can also be visible when it's as warm as 60°F outside!

Keanu Reeves, in happier times with his pup, in John Wick (2014).

Hate to Watch a Movie That Involves a Sad Dog Plot? This Website Can Warn You Ahead of Time

Nothing ruins movie night faster than seeing a fictitious animal harmed. Now you can screen movies and television to make sure the good boy lives.

Scientists Put 3D Glasses on Cuttlefish and Find Out They Use Human-Like Depth Perception to Hunt Prey

3D movies of shrimp were involved, too—all in the name of seeing if cuttlefish use stereopsis like we do.

An Edible Mold From Japan Is Coming to Your Kitchen

In 2020, America's Test Kitchen predicts that home cooks will go crazy for koji, an edible mold that's a staple of Japanese cuisine.

L to R: Depeche Mode members Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, Alan Wilder, and Andrew Fletcher in Berlin in July 1984.

10 Surprising Facts About Depeche Mode

Few bands inspire faith and devotion like Depeche Mode. Over a career spanning four decades, the boys from Basildon, England, have redefined what electronic music can look and sound like.

How Much Air Is in Your Favorite Bag of Popcorn?

The average bag of popped popcorn contains 54 percent air, according to new data shared by Direct Air.

Move Over, Chernobyl Puppies: The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Site Has a Vibrant Wildlife Scene, Too

The 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant led to the evacuation of 100,000 humans. But the animals don't appear to be going anywhere.

The Girl Scouts Have a New Lemon Cookie Coming Your Way for the 2020 Season

When life gave the Girl Scouts lemons, they used them to create a brand-new, irresistible cookie flavor.

12 Ways You Can Help Australia’s Wildfire Victims

Australia has been ravaged by fires that have devastated nearly 18 million acres of land, destroyed thousands of homes, and killed an estimated 1 billion animals. Fortunately, there are ways you can help.

Earth-Sized, Potentially Habitable Planet Discovered 100 Light-Years Away

TOI 700 d, an exoplanet orbiting a star 100 light-years away, is the first one discovered by NASA's TESS mission with the potential to support life.

The Wolf Moon, 2020’s First Full Moon, Coincides With a Lunar Eclipse

This Friday’s full moon won’t be as striking as the blood moon of a total lunar eclipse, but it’s still worth a skyward glance.

America’s 10 Best Cities for Remote Workers

WiFi speed, cost of living, and other factors make these cities the cream of the crop for pajama-clad employees.

7 Mysterious Geological Formations That Still Baffle Scientists

From a lake the color of Pepto-Bismol to mysterious rock rings in the Sahara Desert, these strange geological wonders continue to stump scientists.

History Vs. Episode 11: History Vs. Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt was a man who never stopped fighting. He grappled with his own physical deficiencies, railed against corruption, and always fought to move the nation forward in the way he thought best. One-hundred-and-one years after his death, where c

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