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There's more to July 4th than just American independence.

Check out eight memorable events—from some notable births to coincidental deaths—that all took place on July 4.

Unpopular opinion: They‘re adorable.

This Lower Manhattan tour dives into the wild world of rats and the city‘s dirtiest secrets.

1 Interesting Museum From Each State

We love museums devoted to art, history, and science as much as the next person—but sometimes, our curiosity demands quirkier territory.

The Man with Bogarts Face 1980 Robert Sacchi Opening Scene

The so-called Bogus Bogie made a career out of his uncanny resemblance to the ‘Casablanca’ star.

Watch out for angry falcons on Acadia National Park’s Precipice Trail.

With their terrifying cliff drop-offs, extreme climates, and flimsy handholds, these hiking trails have caused more than a few close calls.

Grab your magnifying glass.

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

Surfers are used to getting mouthfuls of saltwater.

The salt in the ocean comes from two main sources: rocks on land and vents at the bottom of the sea.

The Detroit Riverfront features an accessible pathway.

Accessibility matters—see which cities are setting the standard for inclusive travel.

in H.T. Opsahl's classroom, bad kids faced serious repercussions.

In 1924, H.T. Opsahl sentenced disruptive kids to a high-voltage electric chair. Parents were not amused. Discover more about the origins of one of history's worst high school teachers here.

Killer whales are intelligent creatures, and scientists have recently discovered a new behavior among the species.

New research suggests orcas may be using kelp to connect with each other and even exfoliate.

Most of us have a sweet tooth on the Fourth of July.

From patriotic pancakes to trifle towers, these are the festive, Fourth of July foods people are Googling.

George Rappleyea and John Scopes (left) instigated the trial in Dayton, Tennessee, where Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan (right) battled over Darwin’s theory of evolution.

How a 24-year-old Tennessee teacher, a Bible-thumping prosecutor, and a chimpanzee found themselves at the center of the nation’s most contentious trial a century ago.

Believe it or not, a great white shark‘s coloring helps it survive.

Let’s dive into the evolutionary science behind the great white’s namesake feature.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Crunchy. Leafy. Exploding with flavor. (Just kidding.)

Let’s explore the origins of America's most disrespected lettuce.

These songs have what it takes to change the world—and get stuck in people’s heads.

It‘s full of tomatoey goodness.

This easy tomato-braised white bean recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy days.

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One state had the lion’s share of tornadoes between 2020 and 2024—but a different state sustained the most monetary damage.

The mushroom cloud forms seconds after the Trinity atomic bomb test on July 16, 1945.

Eighty years after the first atomic bomb was detonated in New Mexico, we’re still feeling the political and scientific shockwaves.

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania today—but it hasn’t always been.

A number of states entered the union with different capital cities. How many of them do you know?

The Statue of Liberty.

And how do chauvinism and jingoism factor in?

Grey Gardens.

Here are a few things you might not know about the must-watch, can’t-look-away cult classic and the house it immortalized.

The cheapest spots to get an Aperol Spritz in Europe.

If you love a good Aperol Spritz, you might want to put these countries on your travel list.

Samoyed dogs definitely make the cut.

You might be surprised to see which canines make the cut when it comes to the world’s most expensive dog breeds.