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Astronauts Piers J. Sellers (left) and David A. Wolf in the midst of a pre-breathe exercise in preparation for a spacewalk.

How Do Astronauts Breathe in Space?

Engineers have had to come up with some interesting ways to generate oxygen for astronauts in the vacuum of space.

The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra Turns Produce Into Musical Instruments

This record-breaking band specializes in vegetal instruments—from celeriac bongos to pepper horns.

As beautiful as it is, the Grand Canyon has seen many deaths.

The 10 Deadliest National Park Properties in the U.S.

Find out which national parks have recorded the most fatal incidents in recent years.

These penguins are going to be living their best lives.

Older Penguins Moved to the New England Aquarium’s New ‘Retirement Island’

The New England Aquarium’s retirement area for penguins offers specialized healthcare and a peaceful habitat for elderly birds.

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Would You Be Able to Pass a World War I Military Literacy Test?

Potential recruits had to answer questions like ‘Is genuine happiness a priceless treasure?,’ ‘Are avenues usually paved with oxygen?,’ and ‘Do you cordially recommend forgery?’

The typo in question concerned property rights.

Error in Judgment: The 100-Year-Old Supreme Court Typo That May Have Altered Judicial Decisions

The typo in a 1928 opinion may have inadvertently influenced an unknown number of decisions to follow.

“Snow White” doesn’t always feature a poisoned apple.

5 Fascinating Interpretations of “Snow White”

Scholars believe the tale—which has versions around the world—represents everything from the pain of motherhood to childhood jealousy (and some even think it might be based on real history).

Can You Tell Food Fact From Food Fiction?

See if you can figure out which of these food product facts are about real people—and which are mere invention.

St. Patty’s Day vs. St. Paddy’s Day: Which Is Correct?

You can always avoid the issue by spelling out “St. Patrick’s Day,” but here’s how to properly abbreviate it.

The Top 10 Most Productive States in America

See which states excel in time management and work efficiency.

6 Common Words You Might Not Know Are Irish

There is a whole slew of everyday words in English that have origins in Irish and Gaelic.

14 Haunting Facts About the Winchester Mystery House

Dig into the bizarre history surrounding California's Winchester Mystery House, one of the most notorious haunted houses in the U.S.

What’s the Kennection? #158

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

The SAT and ACT are both standardized tests, but what‘s the difference between the two?

ACT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?

Learn about the SAT and ACT differences, including test format, scoring systems, and duration.

15 Memorable Crayola Crayon Colors That Have Been Retired

Retired Crayola crayon hues like Blizzard Blue and Magic Mint still color our memories.

Deer Hunter Stumbles Upon Mammoth Tusk on Texas Ranch

A colossal mammoth tusk was uncovered in West Texas, marking an unexpected fossil find.

Parts of Harriet Tubman’s and Ben Ross‘s lives are shown in a new virtual museum.

New Virtual Museum Lets You Explore Harriet Tubman’s Teenage Home

Peer into Harriet Tubman‘s father’s home via the Maryland Department of Transportation‘s new virtual museum.

Let the luck of the Irish hit your TBR pile.

11 Essential Books by Irish Authors That Are Worth Reading

This St. Patrick’s Day, revisit literary classics by Irish authors like James Joyce and Roddy Doyle, plus discover a few new writers along the way with this roundup.

These majestic creatures keep the ocean under control in many ways.

Whale Pee Is Good for the Ocean, Study Finds

A new study reveals that baleen whales, including humpbacks and gray whales, enrich oceans when they take a whizz.

A Simple Twist of Fate: The Surprising Connection Between Bob Dylan and Nora Ephron

The link between singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and writer Nora Ephron is mostly a forgotten footnote in pop culture history, but the story behind it all is absolutely fascinating.

The Milky Way over Monument Valley in Arizona.

10 Astonishing Things You Should Know About the Milky Way

The Milky Way is one of the biggest in the observable universe: Even if you traveled at the speed of light, it would take 100,000 years to go from one end of our home galaxy to the other.

18 Fun Facts About ‘Ted Lasso’

Did you think ‘Ted Lasso’ was over? Think again: A fourth season of the feel-good series was just announced.

Everybody gets to be Irish after they smooch this stone.

Where Does the Phrase ‘Gift of Gab’ Come From?

This St. Patrick’s Day, discover the origins of this old Irish idiom and how it all ties back to the Blarney Stone in Ireland.

It’s not just women who will find these terms useful.

24 Words From Laádan, a Language Invented to Express a Woman’s Point of View

‘Radíidin’ means “a time allegedly a holiday but actually so much a burden because of work and preparations that it is a dreaded occasion.” ‘Thehena’ is a word for “Joy despite negative circumstances.”

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