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See What the Inside of a Volcano Looks Like, Courtesy of Some Unlucky Drones

Two unlucky drones were sacrificed to capture this incredible footage from inside an active volcano's crater.

Smart driving tips can help you stretch your gas dollar.

Fuel for Thought: 8 Driving Tips to Improve Your Car's Gas Mileage

There are some simple ways to make your dollar go further at the pump, plus things you can do after driving off that can boost your fuel savings.

The Chicago River gets a colorful makeover every St. Patrick's Day.

How Do They Dye the Chicago River Green for St. Patrick's Day?

It wouldn’t be a St. Patrick's Day celebration in the Windy City without the Chicago River sporting a (temporarily) emerald green tinge.

Premiere Of Summit Entertainment's "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" - Red Carpet

25 Movie Cameos by the Authors of the Original Books

Keep your eyes peeled for these sneaky appearances the next time you’re enjoying a movie based on a book.

Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke Of Edinburgh on their coronation day.

A Rundown on English and British Royal Eras

Since 1485 English (and later British) cultural periods have been named after the monarch or group of monarchs who occupied the throne.

Daylight saving time has been erasing 2 a.m. on and off since 1918.

The Reason Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2 a.m.

Whether we're springing forward or falling back, we do it at exactly 2 a.m.—but why?

11 Beguiling 'The Golden Girls' Fan Theories

Were Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia part of an organized crime syndicate? Ponder this and other 'The Golden Girls' fan theories over a slice of cheesecake.

Not all authors are technically real people.

11 Famous Authors Who Never Actually Existed

'Naked Came the Stranger' wasn't written by Penelope Ashe but by 24 newspaper writers to see if they could crank out a sex-filled literary sensation. It worked.

11 Early Incarnations of Beloved Toys

Here's what some famous toys like Barbie, LEGO bricks, and Mr. Potato Head looked like in their early days.

Study Suggests That Some Sharks Sleep—And They Keep Their Eyes Open When They Do

A new study suggests that some sharks do sleep, even though they appear to be wide-awake when they're catching up on theirs Zs.

The Dairy Maid and House Matron badges of yore seem a little outdated today.

11 (Fortunately) Retired Girl Scout Badges

The Dairy Maid, Invalid Cooking, and House Matron badges that Girl Scouts of yore worked toward seem a little outdated today.

Reading about your new car is like taking a trip into Middle-earth.

New Data Confirms That, Yes, Your Car's Manual Is Longer Than 'War and Peace'

They’re enormous—and some new data has assessed just how imposing they can be.

11 Gaelic Loanwords to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

It's said that everyone gets to be a bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. In that case, it's only fair that everyone has a few words of Gaelic origin ready.

What Happens to Undeliverable Mail With No Return Address?

If you forgot to put a return address on a piece of mail that never made it to its destination, you can still get it back.

11 Trailblazing Women Who Made National Park History

Although the first few years of the National Park Service were dominated by male employees, it didn’t take long for women to make their marks.

11 Awesome Candies That You’ll Probably Never Eat Again

Sugar nor spice could keep these long-lost candies on shelves forever.

Explorer Ferdinand Magellan didn't quite get all the way around the globe.

11 of History’s Most Famous Sea Voyages

Throughout history, sea travel has provided a watery road to modern globalism. Here are 11 incredible sea voyages that advanced our understanding of the world.

11 Facts About Kitty O’Brien Joyner, NASA’s First Woman Engineer

Find out more about the life of Kitty O'Brien Joyner, NASA's first female engineer.

A pillory, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne

11 Brutal Torture Devices From History

Here are some particularly brutal torture devices that have thankfully been phased out of our penal systems.

Discover LEGO's Adventures with Mario Starter Course set.

Happy Mario Day 2022, Nintendo Fans: Celebrate With LEGO Sets Based on the Franchise

March 10 is known to Nintendo enthusiasts as Mario Day, and this year fans can celebrate with LEGO starter sets based on the franchise.

'Titanic' was expected to drown at the box office.

When 'Titanic' Was Expected to Be a Huge Flop

James Cameron's $200 million gamble was nearly sunk by irate crew members, bad word-of-mouth, and chowder spiked with PCP.

Some French Poutine Restaurants Have Had to Explain That They’re Not Affiliated With Vladimir Putin

In French, Vladimir Putin’s surname is spelled ‘Poutine,’ which is causing problems for the country’s poutine eateries.

What’s the Smallest Bone in the Body?

The smallest bone in your body is one of a set of three whose collective name literally means ‘small bones.’

Sean’s Bar, Ireland’s Oldest Pub, Might Also Be the World's Oldest Pub

Sean's Bar's 1100-year-old structure makes it the oldest pub in Ireland—and possibly the world.

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