In October 1924, Tenneson’s teacher, a 25-year-old ex-military service member named H.T. Opsahl, ordered a disruptive ...

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When it’s time to celebrate the Fourth of July, most Americans are hungry for something festive. From frozen treats to star-spangled sweets, the patriotic spirit shines strong in the kitchen. But ...

The white belly of a great white shark serves a surprisingly useful purpose.

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

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Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale (“Big Edie”) and her daughter, Edith Bouvier Beale (“Little Edie”), loved the picture.

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Celtic mythology is comprised of legends and lore from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, and Brittany. Each Celtic culture has its own language and traditions, but there is some ...

D.C.’s unique status may come down to a secret meeting between Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison.