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Why Are There 9 Supreme Court Justices?

The U.S. Constitution doesn't specify how many Supreme Court justices are necessary—and there weren’t always nine on the bench.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 2: The Spy of Pimlico

Ed Helms (‘The Hangover,’ ‘The Office’) helps Arturo unfurl a daring escape from one of the Cold War’s most eccentric double agents: Oleg Gordievsky.

Isaac Asimov took on a pen name that later led to a reviewer suffering a bit of embarrassment.

When Isaac Asimov Decided to Secretly Write Under the Name Paul French

Sci-fi author Asimov feared embarrassment might come out of one project, so he decided to create an alter ego.

Yellowstone‘s Castle Geyser is doing its thing.

Yellowstone’s New Thermal Vent May Be Easy to Spot This Summer

A newly discovered vent at Yellowstone National Park has caught the attention of researchers and tourists.

11 Space Facts That Will Change Your Perspective

If the sun were the size of a basketball, the Earth would be no larger than a pinhead.

Valentina Tereshkova in a Russian poster.

Valentina Tereshkova, the First Woman in Space

The factory worker-turned-cosmonaut dealt with plenty of sexism while trying to keep her spacecraft on track.

Maine Fisherman Pampers the Protected Lobsters He Catches With Claw Manicures

One Maine lobster fisherman goes the extra mile by taking care of the protected crustaceans he catches before returning them to the water.

If you’ve ever sent DNA to 23andMe, you may want to delete your data.

Sent DNA to 23andMe? Here’s How to Delete Your Data

With 23andMe filing for bankruptcy on March 23, your genetic information might be vulnerable. Here’s how to delete it.

The 10 Best States for Video Game Fans

Prodigy Education ranked the most game-obsessed states based on the number of establishments, events, and search trends related to the hobby.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #34

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Why Do Basketball Players Wear Arm Sleeves?

The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.

These smells might not persist much longer.

11 Smells That Are Slowly Disappearing

Time to take a big whiff of memory lane.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 1: El Chapo’s First Escape

Diane Guerrero (‘Encanto,’ ‘Doom Patrol’) joins Arturo as he recounts the first grand escape by one of the most infamous crime lords of the 21st century: El Chapo.

What Do the Lines on Starbucks Cups Mean?

They’re mostly for the barista, not the customer.

“Teacup Werewolf”: This Shelter Is Rebranding Mixed Breed Dogs and Boosting Adoption Rates

Adrian Budnick’s creative viral videos raised dog adoption rates by 25 percent at the Metro Animal Care and Control shelter in Nashville.

The Haskell Free Library and Opera House.

The U.S.-Canada Border Runs Directly Through This Library

The library’s official entrance is on the U.S. side of the building, but new changes will have Canadians enter from their side of the border.

The Most Popular Beer in Each State, Mapped

Coffeeness reveals the most popular beer brands across the U.S., with the Miller Brewing Company coming out on top.

Brave Octopus Filmed Hitchhiking on a 10-Foot Shark

A Maori octopus was spotted clinging to a shortfin mako shark, leaving scientists puzzled.

This sourdough looks delicious enough to bake for yourself.

This Sourdough Bread Recipe Is Your Next Weekend Baking Project

Learn how to make delicious homemade sourdough with this step-by-step recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

The ACLU regularly argues cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.

9 Fundamental Facts About the ACLU

The group was founded during World War I to defend Americans’ First Amendment freedoms. Over the years, that mission has taken some unexpected turns.

Do you know where you can find this unusual landmark?

Do You Know the Location of These Offbeat Landmarks?

Name the locations of these notable landmarks.

Karaoke is a beloved pastime (for some people).

Who Created Karaoke?

We have two innovators to thank for our ability to scream-sing Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” in front of a group of strangers.

Who doesn’t love a rousing round of Crambo?

5 Old-Timey Word Games You Can Play Today

Tired of Wordle? Give these word games a try.

The court of Kublai Khan, a rival to Kaidu.

The Mongolian Princess Who Challenged Her Suitors to a Wrestling Match—and Always Won

Delve into the history of Khutulun, the 13th-century Mongolian princess—and descendant of Genghis Khan—who challenged marriage suitors to wrestling matches.

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