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In his House Divided speech, Lincoln feared the outcome of the Missouri Compromise would be civil war.

“A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand”: Deciphering Lincoln’s Warning About Civil War

In his famous 1858 speech, Abraham Lincoln warned that only civil war would resolve the issue of slavery in the U.S. He wasn’t wrong.

Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx star in 'Collateral' (2004).

12 Killer Hit Man Movies

The best hit man movies expand beyond the simple idea of murder-for-hire stories.

Why Is It Called a “Hamburger” If It Doesn’t Contain Ham?

Here's how the hamburger came by its misleading name.

This tick probably couldn’t wait to dig into this person’s skin.

3 Simple Ways to Stay Tick-Free This Summer

There are several precautions you can take to keep ticks at bay this summer.

Lucinda Dickey and Adolfo Quinones in 'Breakin' 2' (1984).

40 Years Ago: When Breakdancing Crashed the Box Office of 1984

In 1984, a succession of breakdancing-themed movies did battle at the box office.

Andreas Pernerstorfer’s wine cellar renovations revealed a trove of at least three mammoth skeletons.

Woolly Mammoth Bones Unearthed in Austrian Wine Cellar

The three mammoth skeletons represent the first significant paleontology discovery in Austria in a century.

Frilled sharks are usually found in the deep ocean, but this one popped up in waters off Japan in 2007.

7 Deep-Sea Sharks That Will Haunt Your Dreams

The creepiest sharks are found thousands of feet beneath the sea.

After journaling your feelings, try shredding them.

Having Anger Issues? Try “Shredding” Your Feelings

Instead of anger management classes, all you may need is a pen, some paper, and a trash can.

Recent decades have witnessed too many music festival disasters.

9 of the Worst Music Festival Disasters in United States History

The Route 91 Harvest Festival, Astroworld, South by Southwest, and more have been afflicted by tragedy.

A major thunderstorm is about to blow over this vineyard.

Scattered vs. Isolated Thunderstorms: What’s the Difference?

Meteorologists convey the chance of cloud cover or rain in percentages, but what those numbers mean in the real world isn’t always clear—so you’ll often hear terms like ‘scattered’ and ‘isolated’ to describe thunderstorms.

Most Pride celebrations in the U.S. occur in June.

10 Facts About the History of LGBTQ Pride Month

Since 1970, the LGBTQ community has marked June as Pride Month, in part to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in LGBTQ history when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against a police raid.

This illustration features elements of both circuses and carnivals.

Carnival vs. Circus: What’s the Difference?

Although the line between the two is sometimes a little blurred, their origins are actually very distinct.

All 27 Pixar Movies Ranked From Best to Worst, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Yes, the Toy Story movies are all near the top. But what's at the bottom?

An illustration of the counting-out game “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” from Clara E. Atwood’s ‘A Book of Nursery Rhymes,’ published in 1901.

“Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe”: The Dark Theories—and Racist History—Behind the Childhood Rhyme

Different versions of “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” exist around the world, and there seem to be just as many theories about the rhyme’s potential origin—ranging from shepherds counting sheep to priests selecting sacrificial victims.

Google's new AI feature has some issues.

‘Eat One Small Rock Per Day’: How to Turn Off Google’s Bizarre AI Search Answers

Google's new generative AI search results aren't quite there yet. Here's how to disable them.

11 of the Most Valuable Transformers Toys From the ‘80s

Loved collecting Transformers as a kid? From Optimus Prime to a Megatron figure that changed into a gun, discover which of these G1 toys from the 1980s is the most valuable today.

The open road is the last place you want to be during a tornado.

Should You Ever Park Under an Overpass During a Tornado?

Overpasses are widely seen as safe shelters during a severe weather event. In reality, they're deadly.

12 Things You Might Not Know About Tom Cruise

The 'Mission: Impossible' actor once considered becoming a Franciscan priest.

Quiz: Can You Guess the Summer Jobs of These Future U.S. Presidents?

These future presidents worked some not-so-glamorous jobs as teenagers.

Whatever you do: Do not head for the water faucet.

How to Safely Extinguish a Grease Fire

Step one: Do NOT pour water on it!

Why Does My Cat Cry at Night?

There are a few reason why your cat might be meowing late at night—we asked an expert how to stop the behavior.

American troops helping their injured friends from a dinghy after the landing ship they were on was hit by enemy fire during the Allied invasion of France on D-Day

Watch Vintage Newsreel Footage of the D-Day Landings in Normandy

This 80-year-old archival footage shows Operation Neptune—the code name for the landings on the beaches at Normandy.

The 30 Best TV Shows to Stream on Max Right Now

‘The Jinx,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ ... Max has all that and more.

Why Is It Called an “Elevator Pitch”?

A quick sales attempt is said to be an “elevator pitch.” But does it actually have anything to do with elevators?

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