The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Canada and other parts of Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is by far…

early 20th-century epidemic in the USA

During the sinking of the Titanic, Joughin and the other chefs assigned themselves the task of bringing food and supplies to put aboard the lifeboats. Along with stewards and other seamen, Joughin helped women and children onto the lifeboats.

former incarceration building

hot spring hotel in Hayakawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, Founded in 705 AD, it is the oldest hotel and one of the oldest companies in operation

poem by Gaius Valerius Catullus

Knowing how slowly the trees grow, the Swedish Royal Navy was thinking awfully far ahead.

According to recent studies, it appears gingers need extra anesthesia to put them under during surgery. The same gene that gives redheads their hair color is apparently responsible for the way the body handles pain.

David Bowie’s extraordinary life and career told in his own words.

Beyond the chamomile and spearmint blend, there’s a peculiar story lurking in your cup of Sleepytime.

ABSTRACT. Hippopotamus is one of the most-loved animals in Africa, yet it is aggressive and dangerous. The co-existence of humans in close proximity to their na

Things are getting heated.

Harvard student Manny Medrano spent his spring break deciphering the meaning of an ancient Inca khipu. His breakthrough discovery will be published next month.

Alessandro Zanardi (Italian pronunciation: [ˈaːleks dzaˈnardi]; born 23 October 1966) is an Italian professional racing driver and paracyclist. He won the CART championship in 1997 and 1998, and took 15 wins in the series. He also raced in Formula One from…

Pill bugs are more closely related to shrimp and lobsters than crickets or butterflies -- plus other little known facts about roly polies.

Craigslist has seen threats to its core business in recent years, including the launch of Facebook Marketplace.

The ADE 651 is a fake bomb detector produced by the British company Advanced Tactical Security & Communications Ltd (ATSC). Its manufacturer claimed it could detect bombs, guns, ammunition, and more from kilometers away. However, it was a scam, and the device…

"Your politics ought to be a groovier thing / Vote Dizzy! Vote Dizzy! / So get a good president who's willing to swing / Vote Dizzy! Vote Dizzy!"

Advice on sax and clarinet mouthpieces for beginners

Exploring royal engagement rings from the last 200 years to discover what makes these pieces of jewellery so unique.

Lebanese saint