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The short-statured athlete was, in the words of one reporter, the hottest (and shortest) star since Yoda.

The Great Wall of China is one of the oldest, largest, and most celebrated achievements of human ingenuity, but there are still a few things you might not know about China’s ancient landmark.

Queen Elizabeth II of England at Balmoral Castle with one of her corgis on September 28, 1952.

Throughout the monarch’s record-setting reign, her corgis were never far from her ankles.

What would our thoughts be without language?

Language is so deeply embedded in almost every aspect of the way we interact with the world. What would our thoughts be like without it?

Apple's legendary innovator was a fascinatingly complex figure.

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve used one of the many products that Steve Jobs so famously innovated.

The housing market is a nightmare, but there are still some areas where home ownership is within reach for average income earners.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

The chick's in the left image; the carrot's in the right. (Scroll down for larger versions.)

Usually you’re hunting for the eggs themselves—but these Easter-y hidden object games are a little different.

Here's which European cities are best prepared for a "smart city" future.

Which European cities are best prepared for a “smart city” future? According to researchers, London leads the way.

Emily Hampshire's new graphic novel, 'Amelia Aierwood - Basic Witch' is out April 11.

Actress Emily Hampshire has graced TV screens in shows like '12 Monkeys,' 'Schitt’s Creek,' 'Chapelwaite,' and 'The Rig,' and now, she’s coming to bookstores, too: Her new graphic novel, 'Amelia Aierwood - Basic Witch,' is out on April 11.

History is loaded with people who have disappeared without a trace; rarer are the ones who seem to have emerged from nowhere.

You might think of Neopets as nothing more than an internet-based Tamagotchi—but they helped pave the way for Web 2.0.

'Psst. You hear about Ed in accounting?'

No, it's not because of Marvin Gaye.

Eco-friendly shopping is the gift that keeps on giving.

This Earth Day 2023, shop from some of the best sustainable brands, including Parachute, Burt’s Bees, Caraway, and others.

Mary Wollstonecraft broke new ground in the battle for women’s rights with the publication of 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'—but there's far more to her legacy than just one book.

The rare, giant plant is equal parts fascinating and foul.

No charging block? No problem. Most hotel rooms still provide a way to power up your phone.

You can make a difference on Earth Day by making small adjustments that add up to big change.

There have been quite a few lettuce recalls over the last several years—but onions are responsible for more illnesses.

It had a little something to do with syphilis.

For nearly two centuries, powdered wigs—called perukes—were all the rage. The chic hairpiece would have never become popular, however, if it hadn't been for a venereal disease, a pair of self-conscious kings, and poor hair hygiene.