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NASA's Launch of the Terrier-Improved Malemute Rocket Could Be Visible From the East Coast

Look out for a NASA rocket launch Monday night if you live in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.

The 'Titanic' has been the subject of a number of myths.

8 Twisted 'Titanic' Myths, Debunked

Take a look at some of the more enduring misconceptions surrounding history's most famous vessel.

Chipotle Is Employing a Tortilla Chip-Making Robot Named Chippy, and Has Programmed It to Make Some Imperfect Chips

Not every Chipotle chip has the same amount of salt and lime—and that’s one human “error” that Chippy purposely won’t fix.

Claude Monet in his studio painting his Water Lilies series, 1923.

11 Surprising Stories Behind Amazing Artworks

The stories behind paintings and sculptures can be as interesting as the work itself; in fact, looking “behind the easel” can even shed light on our shared hist

KFC Australia Is Going Upscale With an 11-Course Tasting Menu

While many fast food fans find KFC fried chicken delicious, patrons may not normally associate their grease-laden buckets and gravy tubs with fine dining.

5 Myths About Women Leaders From History

Larger-than-life figures tend to inspire myths that fit their reputation, and this is especially true of history’s famous female leaders.

Yeah, we're not so sure about those toppings, either.

Why Do Round Pizzas Come in Square Boxes?

You can thank the cardboard industry.

14 Fascinating Facts About Ostriches

Not only are ostriches the world’s largest living birds, they’re also the speediest land animals on two legs.

Mistrust vs. Distrust: What’s the Difference?

Even the most well-respected dictionaries consider ‘mistrust’ and ‘distrust’ interchangeable. But people do tend to use them a little differently.

Crystal Clarke and Rose Williams star in 'Sanditon.'

10 Facts About Jane Austen’s 'Sanditon'

In 2020, 'Sanditon'—Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel—was turned into a Masterpiece miniseries. Now it's coming back for a second season.

What the Code on Your Egg Carton Really Means

Knowing the meaning of the three-digit code printed on every egg carton can help you choose a fresher product.

It's not so your plugs look like they have eyes.

Why Do Electrical Plugs Have Holes in the Prongs?

The original reason electrical plugs had holes isn’t the same reason they have holes these days.

Bryan Cranston as Walter White and Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad.

10 Bold 'Breaking Bad' Fan Theories

What’s Gus Fring's story? What did Jesse Pinkman’s doodles mean? And do 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Walking Dead' exist within the same universe? Read on...

Octopuses Are Recycling Bottles and Cans for Shelter

A new study found that octopuses are repurposing marine litter to create protective shelters for themselves.

A helicopter on its way with the 20-foot antenna.

Whaou! The Eiffel Tower Just Got 20 Feet Taller

The Eiffel Tower isn’t the tallest building in the world—or even the tallest structure in France—but it keeps growing.

All the essentials you'll need for your next outdoor adventure are right here.

14 Essential Pieces of Camping Gear You Need for Your Next Trip

Before planning a summer trip to the great outdoors, stock up on this top-rated camping gear and these popular hiking accessories.

Stephanie St. Clair ran Harlem's numbers game for years.

Stephanie St. Clair, Harlem's Queen of the Underworld

In early 20th-century Harlem, gambling belonged to “Madame Queen.”

Lawmakers have been trying to make the Equal Rights Amendment happen for almost a century.

9 Facts You Should Know About the Equal Rights Amendment

Almost 100 years have passed since the Equal Rights Amendment was first proposed. Here are the facts you should know.

We'll all miss those five missing chips.

'Shrinkflation' Has Come for Your Doritos

Thanks to rising inflation costs, there are now five fewer chips in a bag of Doritos than there used to be.

Leonardo DiCaprio might have delivered Oscar's most popular speech.

The 10 Most Popular Oscar Acceptance Speeches of All Time

Seeing how filmmakers react to receiving acknowledgement from their peers during their acceptance speeches is usually the highlight of the show.

5 of History's Most Notorious Unsolved Ax Murders

These brutal crimes continue to confound reason and haunt the imagination.

Get a Dose of ‘90s Girl Power With LEGO’s New Spice Girls Set

LEGO recently released a Spice Girls BrickHeadz set for the "Spiceworld" 25th anniversary that's bound to spice up your brick collection.

Not Potato: World’s Heaviest Potato Is Actually Just a Gourd Outgrowth

The world’s heaviest potato just took a DNA test. Turns out, he’s 100 percent not a potato.

When Christopher Walken Danced to 'Weapon of Choice'

Get the history behind Christopher Walken's dance moves in the 2001 music video 'Weapon of Choice.'

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