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8 of the Most Valuable ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.

The damage isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Drop an Egg? Clean It Up Faster With This Useful Restaurant Trick

Broken eggs can create a huge mess, but this trick they use in restaurants makes the whole cleanup process a breeze.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors those who lost their lives in the Vietnam war.

Written in Stone: 14 Facts About the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The towering granite tribute to fallen soldiers of a controversial war was the result of a design contest won by a 21-year-old college student.

Scientists have captured little chirps from rig sharks (also known as ‘lemon fish‘ and ‘spotted dogfish,‘ according to the NIWA).

Listen to a Shark ‘Chirp’ in First-of-Its-Kind Audio Recording

For the first time, researchers have documented a shark producing sound.

Superman's death became a mainstream media event.

When DC Comics Killed Off Superman

The Man of Steel was mortally wounded in 1992. So was the comic book industry.

Chili’s New Scranton Location Has a Special Menu Item for Office Fans

In honor of The Office’s 20th anniversary, Chili’s is finally opening a Scranton restaurant, complete with a retro menu and decor.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires

The 12 Most Popular Libraries and Bookstores on Earth

Explore these breathtaking literary spaces, from the State Library Victoria in Australia to Powell’s Books in Oregon.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #31

The riddle below dates back to 1807—can you figure it out?

How else would cats know how handsome they are?

How Do Mirrors Work?

Considering the near-magical function mirrors perform, their construction is surprisingly simple.

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20 of the Best Movies of the 2000s

Rediscover some of the best flicks of the 2000s, from indie darlings like ‘Brokeback Mountain’ to cult classics like ‘Memento,’ blockbuster comedies like ‘Tropic Thunder,’ and more.

The tiny town of Rolla, Kansas, is about to be enveloped in the Black Sunday dust storm on April 14, 1935.

Black Sunday: When a Dust Storm Swallowed the Great Plains

Ninety years ago, the Black Sunday dust storm blasted the Great Plains with millions of tons of topsoil scoured from the once-rich prairies. The Dust Bowl had arrived.

Re: First Taste: Mountain Dew Revolution

8 Discontinued Mountain Dew Flavors We Still Love

Forget Code Red and Baja Blast—it’s these discontinued Mountain Dew flavors like Major Melon and DEWitos that still tickle our innards.

They like screens under certain circumstances.

Do Dogs Enjoy Movies?

Videos of dogs watching the animated film “Flow” have gone viral recently, and science backs up the adorable phenomenon.

A revolving security door is a common sight at airports.

Why Do We Need to Pass Through Three Glass Doors at Airport Exits?

Leaving an airport involves getting briefly stuck between glass doors. There's a reason for that.

NECA is bringing back “The Game of Jaws” in 2025.

A Retro ‘Jaws’ Toy Will Be Re-Released for the Film’s 50th Anniversary

NECA is reviving “The Game of Jaws” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the original summer blockbuster.

15 of the World’s Most Beautiful Moths

From the luna moth to the Madagascan sunset moth, these species rival the most stunning butterflies.

Definition Detective Quiz #31

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Why Are There 9 Supreme Court Justices?

The U.S. Constitution doesn't specify how many Supreme Court justices are necessary—and there weren’t always nine on the bench.

Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell, and Marvin Gaye all wrote songs about the Vietnam War.

17 Songs About the Vietnam War

From a now-regretted counter-counterculture anthem to an oft-misunderstood ’80s hit to the song that allegedly got its singer followed by the CIA.

Isaac Asimov took on a pen name that later led to a reviewer suffering a bit of embarrassment.

When Isaac Asimov Decided to Secretly Write Under the Name Paul French

Sci-fi author Asimov feared embarrassment might come out of one project, so he decided to create an alter ego.

Yellowstone‘s Castle Geyser is doing its thing.

Yellowstone’s New Thermal Vent May Be Easy to Spot This Summer

A newly discovered vent at Yellowstone National Park has caught the attention of researchers and tourists.

11 Space Facts That Will Change Your Perspective

If the sun were the size of a basketball, the Earth would be no larger than a pinhead.

Valentina Tereshkova in a Russian poster.

Valentina Tereshkova, the First Woman in Space

The factory worker-turned-cosmonaut dealt with plenty of sexism while trying to keep her spacecraft on track.

Maine Fisherman Pampers the Protected Lobsters He Catches With Claw Manicures

One Maine lobster fisherman goes the extra mile by taking care of the protected crustaceans he catches before returning them to the water.