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These guide dogs were the difference between life and death.

From guiding their owners to safety during 9/11 to dialing 911 during medical emergencies, these pups took their lifesaving duties to a whole other level.

A night at the museum is closer than you may think.

If you ever dreamed of being Ben Stiller in “Night at the Museum”, we’ve got the next best thing.

Astronauts have left a lot more than footprints on the moon.

Golf balls, a word from the queen, and an X-rated drawing by Andy Warhol are just some of the items left behind by astronauts.

At the most extreme, some forms of constrained writing are even more self-limiting and end up being very, very constrained indeed.

The Goonies | Finding One-Eyed Willy's Treasure Map | Warner Bros. Entertainment

As the ultimate ’80s adventure comedy for kids, Richard Donner’s 1985 hit scored with audiences and critics alike, but there are probably a few facts about “The Goonies” you didn’t know, like that the treasure map was speckled with real blood.

Shark attacks are extremely rare. But they do occasionally happen, and some species are more likely to be behind the kill than others.

Queen Victoria wore a lot of black after her husband's death.

Royals from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana have left their mark on the world of fashion.

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

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.

Which snack does your state crave the most?

See if your state prefers salty or sweet snacks when hitting the road.

Their etymologies, unearthed.

An overhead view of the Erie Canal in autumn.

One of America’s great early engineering achievements, the Erie Canal turns 200 years old in 2025.

From the long legs of the jerboa to basically everything about the duck-billed platypus, evolution has taken some weird turns.

Clearwater, Florida‘s views put it at the top of the list.

From Clearwater, Florida, to Davis, California, these U.S. cities offer beautiful drives that make commuting a lot more bearable.

Trader Joe’s reclaims the top spot in Axios’s ranking of America’s most reputable companies, narrowly beating out Patagonia and Microsoft.

Grievances from the days of yore.

Jon Voight, Lee Marvin, and Charlton Heston.

From the Hollywood heavyweight that director Steven Spielberg turned down to the actor who said no so he could go fishing for real.

Discover some of history's most hilarious—and unforgettable—controversies that were caused by farts, including regime changes in Ancient Egypt and more.