Clowns have a long and spooky history.

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Women have written some of the most blood-curdlingly scary stories of all time, but they haven’t always gotten the credit they deserve. Explore some delightfully spooky Halloween reading from 11 masters of horror literature.
Neptune Memorial Reef is a piece of art, a cemetery, and a haven for wildlife.
The shelf-sized mammoth comes with three sets of tusks, including one with battle damage.
You’ll never guess what frightens these masters of horror.
A new study shows that octopuses become bosses and fish become subordinates when the two species hunt together.
Scientists examined microscopic fossils in the tombstone and suggest the jet-black slab with an English knight’s insignia could have come only from one place.
When these supposed spell-casters died, the stories about them lived on.
The antelopes’ annual migration has been called one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
If you experience a violent reaction to Moo Deng’s cuteness, you’re not alone.
Those famous white statues weren’t originally white—and that’s just one myth about Ancient Greece we’re covering in the latest episode of Misconceptions.
Scientists warn that the loss of the Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 25 inches.
Yes, pet costumes are adorable. But they—along with candy and strangers at the door—can also be dangerous.
‘Knickerbocker’ has many meanings. Without Washington Irving, it would likely only have one.
In their new book, Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge explore the origins of colors found rocks, animals, plants, and even space—including these 10 historical pigments with surprising histories.