English is full of surprising back-formations. Burglar, for example, didn’t arise from burgle. Burglar came first, and people ...

Angkor Wat symbolized the power and influence of the Khmer Empire in the 12th century. Then, it was all but abandoned.

Dr. Donald “Reef” Nelson dedicated his life to studying sharks and and was part of the inspiration for Matt Hooper, played by Richard Dreyfuss in the 1975 film.

The “Weather Forecast Factor” was based on the rain, wind, and temperature forecast for World Naked Gardening Day, which fell on Saturday, May 4, in 2024; it’s no surprise that cities in warmer ...

When archaeologist Howard Carter entered the tomb of King Tutankhamen in 1922, it had been mostly untouched for 3200 years.

Everyone has similar memories of being sick as a child. Whether you were coughing, sneezing, or suffering from a fever, the solution was usually the same: artificially flavored medicine.

This isn't the first time researchers have blamed the classical composer's mysterious maladies on the toxic metal.

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a college, from program offerings and location to acceptance rate and tuition.

But how did this particular song become the soundtrack of American graduations?  It also helps that the track is royalty-free, so even the smallest schools can use it to carry on the tradition without ...

To find a book, first snap a picture of your bookshelf. Next, open the photo app and tap Search. The phone should be able to ...

The reason for this seemingly odd selection isn’t because Scotland is a nation of unicorn lovers; rather, it’s thanks to the ...

Sometimes, wayward labels are good news for people with specific diets. Take Bac’n Pieces, a bacon -esque seasoning from ...