The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird that has a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a mass of 24–39.5 g (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured…

Did a lucky bargain hunter get more than he bargained for when he purchased a old painting?

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Thomas Kemble was a prominent sea captain and merchant, but that didn't put him above the law. The Puritans punished him for kissing.

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Can vegans eat Oreos? Yes, Oreo cookies do not contain any animal-derived ingredients and are safe to eat for vegans, even according to PETA.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) share a number of clinical manifestations including proprioceptive impairment, motor difficulties, sensory hypersensitivity, and autonomic dysfunction. Clinical observations suggest…

In the early 1980s, the U.S. government distributed some 300 million pounds of pungent-smelling processed cheese that had been produced with federal funds.

Honeydew honey is a honey that is made when bees harvest honeydew from the leaves, stems, and bark of trees and other sap producing plants.

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Christological formula of the Oriental Orthodox Churches, saying that Jesus is fully divine and fully human, in one compound nature

A wood carving that celebrates Hope, B.C.'s connection to the Rambo movie franchise has been given the thumbs up from Sylvester Stallone himself.

From standing up to, discover some of the strangest sleeping habits in the animal kingdom in our handy guide.

An interview with the revolutionary audio processor's inventor Andy Hildebrand.

The Trachenberg Plan was a campaign strategy created by the Allies in the 1813 German Campaign during the War of the Sixth Coalition, and named for the conference held at the palace of Trachenberg. The plan advocated avoiding direct engagement with French…

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Bus drivers in Okayama working with Ryobi Group have taken to the streets in an unusual form of protest. While technically on strike, they are continuing to drive their routes while refusing to take fares from passengers. ▼ Image shows a white blanket over…

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Learn about the history of Worcestershire sauce and how the accidentally forgotten potent brew became a hit with foodies around the world.

Edward Carey was terrified by her wax museum as a child, worked there as an adult, and has now written a novel about Tussaud, who survived the bloody French Revolution and built her own legend in London

Flashbacks: Troy died fours years ago, leaving behind a widow, a son and a bear-protection suit in a North Bay hock shop.