Get ready to feel small: The sun is 99.8 percent of the mass of the solar system. Here are more colossal facts about our star.

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First they made history, then they vanished from it.
Sinkholes have gulped down suburban homes, Corvettes, the White House lawn, a sizable chunk of Louisiana, and even people. How does the ground just open up like that?
Ever wonder which color your state likes most? New research from the house painting company BLUE Painting shows the answer.
If you’ve ever talked about “the birds and the bees” or referenced “the best laid plans of mice and men,” then you’ve inadvertently quoted some of the English language’s most famous poets.
When Catholic cardinals meet to pick a new pope in a papal conclave, they have signaled their progress by sending colored smoke up the chapel chimney.
Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic Mercator Projection look outright dull.
Looking for a summer snack? Here‘s a vegan twist on ceviche with hearts of palm, courtesy of the Institute of Culinary Education.
Looking for inspiration? Discover the rarest baby names in the United States according to Go Au Pair, from Arizona’s Noname to Maine’s Winner.
Figure out which of these tasty treats have left Earth to become astronaut appetizers or meals.
Henry de la Poer Beresford, the 3rd Marquis of Waterford, had a little something to do with it. Or did he?
HBO Max’s hit adaptation of the video game is back for its second season. Here‘s what you need to know, from who could have played Ellie and Joel to how the show brought the infected to life to what to expect in season 2. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Discover the best time to brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash, according to these dental health experts.
Sculptor and architect Maya Lin is best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., but modern viewers may not know about her rise to prominence and the subsequent controversy.
Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.
Lobsters don’t come out of the sea looking bright red—that only happens after you boil them. Find out more about why it happens here.
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
From Scar’s sinister charm to Oogie Boogie’s creepy charisma, Google Trends reveals the most-searched Disney villains in each U.S. state.
You probably know that no one says “Play it again, Sam.” But there are probably a lot of other facts about this Hollywood classic that you might not know about.