1924 death and funeral of the Soviet Union's first leader

Canada’s forests cover 347 million hectares of land and make up nearly nine per cent of the world’s total forest area. Canada is the third-most forested country in the world by area.

But only one ended up as the house cat

Winning Time episode 6 focuses on Magic Johnson's shoe deal decision with Nike and Converse. He ultimately chose Converse, which he regrets to this day.

In 2010, the Undertaker wrestled through agonizing pain after suffering first and second-degree burns. It cost the job of one WWE employee.

For those of you who need a quick refresh, back in 2017, Minogue took Jenner to court after both wanted to name their cosmetic lines ‘Kylie’.

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Bart Howard biography and history on AllMusic including birthday, best songs, existing and new album information, and more.

In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII introduced a more accurate calendar. But switching over wasn’t easy.

The Rüppell's griffon vulture is the world's highest-flying bird. This critically endangered species is vital to Africa's ecology, flying long distances to eat carrion and keep ecosystems healthy.

Catherine Tate and David Tennant are transformed in Much Ado About Nothing, but there's a more dynamic version of the play across the river, writes Susannah Clapp

Anne, Princess Royal (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise; born 15 August 1950), is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the only sister of King Charles III. Anne is 17th in the line of succession to the…

In the film and media industry, if a film released in theatres fails to break even by a large amount, it is considered a box-office bomb (or box-office flop), thus losing money for the distributor, studio, and/or production company that invested in it. Due…

Learn about the shuttlecock and why it makes badminton the fastest racket sport in the world.

American video game designer and entrepreneur

This report includes a look at the overall impact of consumer returns, how the holiday season impacts returns.

The heroes in a half-shell began as a late-night goof between two friends

The superstore chain Walmart tried to expand into the German market, but ultimately failed. You might be surprised by the reasons why it wasn't successful.