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…

International Orangutan Day falls on August 19. Here are some fascinating and a few heartbreaking facts about orangutans you might not know.

20 years ago, Paul McCartney guest starred on The Simpsons. Here are some interesting facts about this standout episode.

Ögedei Khan (also Ögedei Khagan or Ogodei; Nov 7 1186  – 11 December 1241) was the second ruler of the Mongol Empire. The third son of Genghis Khan, he continued the expansion of the empire that his father had begun.

As the Second World War wound down, Finland found its way out from between the superpowers.

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Space Jam is one of the most fondly remembered films of the '90s, so here's a look behind the scenes of how the Toon Squad beat the Monstars and what made Space Jam so special.

"Button, Button" is the second segment of the 20th episode of the first season of the revival of the television series The Twilight Zone. The segment is based on the 1970 short story of the same name by Richard Matheson; the same short story forms the basis…

Riddle Me This: Who cannot sanction Jim Carrey's Bafoonery?