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This smoked salmon mille-feuille recipe works just as well at a dinner party as it does at brunch.

Show Off Your Culinary Skills With This Smoked Salmon Mille-Feuille Recipe

This smoked salmon mille-feuille from the Institute of Culinary Education is sure to impress.

7 Impressive Facts About Marlene Dietrich

The German-born actress rebuffed Nazi attempts to recruit her to make propaganda and declared Hitler “an idiot.” Here’s what else you need to know about her.

Transorbital lobotomies have now entered the chat.

10 Riveting Nonfiction Books on History’s Greatest Medical Mysteries

These gory yet fascinating reads delve into the weirdest chapters of medical history, from the dancing plague of 1518 to the bizarre saga of Typhoid Mary.

The first edition of ‘Black Beauty,’ published 1877.

How ‘Black Beauty’ Changed the World For Horses

Anna Sewell’s 19th-century novel about a horse named Black Beauty put the spotlight on animal welfare.

8 Freakin’ Adorable Facts About Baby Foxes

The cute canids start out life needing a lot of help from their parents, but they soon find their footing.

The Nintendo World Championship Cartridge

An Ultra-Rare Gold Nintendo Cartridge From 1990 Is Up for Auction

The game, which is the same shade as the famous 'Legend of Zelda' gold cartridge, was produced for the 1990 Nintendo World Championships.

The Pattersons left everything behind in 1957.

The El Paso Enigma: The Disappearance of William and Margaret Patterson

The Pattersons said they were merely going on vacation. That was nearly 70 years ago.

Crockett Johnson’s ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon.’

7 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’

The 1955 children's book by Crockett Johnson has some interesting ties to Sharon Stone, Spike Jonze, and Communism.

George R.R. Martin Excluded From Sci-Fi Convention for Failing to Fill out the Right Form

The ‘Fire & Blood’ author isn’t part of any formal programming for Worldcon 2024 in August, and go figure, it’s all because he didn’t fill out the correct application form in time.

This American icon has become a rare sight.

Why Are Convertible Cars Disappearing From American Roads?

Consumer tastes have shifted over the past 20 years.

You won’t bee-lieve how honeybees give directions.

5 of the World’s Most Interesting Directional Systems

Not everyone gives directions the way you do—in fact, the way people tell others how to get where they want to go can vary by city, town, and culture. Some of these directional systems might just change how you navigate the world.

The Vice President Who Wrote a Hit Song

Long before he was Calvin Coolidge’s vice president, Charles Dawes wrote an instrumental piece called “Melody in A Major” that later became a #1 hit.

You'll be surprised who's writing them these days, too.

7 Great Movie Novelizations That Are Actually Worth Reading

These retro novelizations of classic movies like ‘Alien’ and ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ read like the best kind of blast from the past.

LEGOLAND New York Is Hiring a Master Model Builder

Of all the LEGOLAND jobs, this is probably the most hands-on.

Vanderlei Lima getting attacked by Neil Horan at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

10 Scandals That Rocked the Summer Olympics

Though the Games are meant to foster a sense of unity among nations, they’ve seen their fair share of scandal—and even tragedy.

Can You Name the Famous Invention?

See if you know the history behind popular gadgets and inventions that made life easier.

You ‘aught’ to know the answer of this question.

Why Do We Call the 2000s “the Aughts”?

Suggestions for what to call the period of time from 2000–2009 ranged from ‘the nillies’ and ‘the oh-ohs’ to ‘the double zeroes’ and ‘the noughties.’ So how’d we land on ‘the aughts’?

Boston Slang: 25 Wicked Good Terms You Should Know

Next time you’re in the Hub, you can let your Masshole flag fly with these Boston slang terms that will have you sounding like a townie in no time.

The Man Who Saved the Skyscraper

Fazlur Khan and the idea that would turn architecture on its head.

Morfydd Clark stars as Galadriel in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.’

20 of the Best TV Shows to Stream on Amazon Prime Video Right Now

From ‘Fallout’ to ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,’ Amazon’s streaming service has something binge-worthy for every taste.

What’s the Kennection? #124

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

A Brief History of Bagels

The bagel’s success is undeniable, but its path to breakfast dominance wasn’t straightforward.

See Why Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo Is Called 'The Lightning Capital of the World'

Learn how Lake Maracaibo's electrifying climate makes it the number one hotspot for lightning storms.

These gentle giants have so much history.

New Study Sheds Light on the Greenland Shark's Record-Breaking Lifespan

Scientists are closer to understanding how Greenland sharks can survive for hundreds of years.

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