The novelist recounted the harrowing ordeal in a letter, which just sold for $237,055 at auction

British anchovy paste

antiparasite defence mounted for the benefit of individuals other than the actor

Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk has auctioned off her Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medal to fund urgent heart surgery for an eight-month-old baby.

song sung by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 for John F. Kennedy

Bob Moore, who died Saturday, said large corporations tried to buy out Bob's Red Mill, but he transferred complete ownership to his employees.

The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was the largest battle in the war by number of combatants.

psychopathological syndrome

naturally occurring uranium deposit where self-sustaining nuclear chain reactions have occurred

A third of actor’s lines are simply one word, such as ‘yeah’

John Quincy Adams (/ˈkwɪnzi/ ⓘ; July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth president of the United States, serving from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States secretary of state from 1817 to 1825. During his long diplomatic and…

16th century mass dancing mania in Strasbourg

English Peer and statesman; inventor of the sandwich

Many children are overwhelmed with feelings of longing for an absent parent, and this can have strong physiological effects. A new study now shows that the father’s absence before birth and...

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New Orleans is a city steeped in culture, history, and music, and is perhaps best known for its vibrant and eclectic culinary scene. From its iconic Creole and Cajun dishes to a rich tradition of street food and fine dining, the Crescent City offers a gastronomic…

After last year's creepy clown sightings, Pornhub searches for "clown porn" went up 213 percent—and women were apparently 33 percent more likely to search for it than men. So what's the attraction?

thermodynamic point where three matter phases exist

Butter is a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of churned cream. It is a semi-solid emulsion at room temperature, consisting of approximately 80% butterfat. It is used at room temperature as a spread, melted as a condiment, and used as…

Just days before his death, The Beatles founding member George Harrison wrote a letter to Austin Powers director Mike Myers.

The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena, is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is listed as being of least concern by the IUCN due to its widespread…