Hans Lundgren (/ˈlʌndɡrən/; Swedish: [ˈdɔlːf ˈlɵnːdgreːn] (listen); born 3 November 1957), better known as Dolph Lundgren, is a Swedish actor, director, screenwriter, film producer and martial artist. Lundgren's breakthrough came in 1985, when he starred…

In letter to philanthropic partner Warren Buffett, the Gates define achievements from vaccines to lives saved – while still pushing for gains in infant mortality

Jürgen Gustav Kantner (died 27 February 2017) was a German sailor who was beheaded by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines.

The Cullinan Diamond was the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, weighing 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g), discovered at the Premier No. 2 mine in Cullinan, South Africa, on 26 January 1905. It was named after Thomas Cullinan, the mine's chairman. In…

Sailor Uranus (セーラーウラヌス, Sērā Uranusu) is a fictional lead character in the Sailor Moon media franchise. Sailor Uranus’ alternate identity is Haruka Tenoh (天王 はるか, Ten'ō Haruka, renamed "Amara Tenoh" in some English adaptations), a teenage Japanese student.…

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When Eleanor was “the first Housewife of the Nation,” everybody in Washington knew the rule—when you’re invited to the White House, eat before you go.

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A man who apparently mocked alligators, then jumped in the water -- despite warning signs -- is dead after being attacked in Texas.

The earliest written evidence of lullabies dates back to the ancient Babylonians - and it seems they have changed little in 4,000 years.

The World is the largest privately owned residential yacht. The residents, from about 45 countries, live on board as the ship travels, staying in most ports several days. Some residents choose to live on board full-time while others visit periodically throughout…

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The waiting is over. After months of feverish speculation that raised expectations in Silicon Valley to the point of panting, wild-eyed hysteria, an award-winning American inventor yesterday unveiled a device which, it is claimed, will revolutionise urban…

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In the 14th Century, the Mongols flung the bodies of plague victims into the city of Caffa. But did it help start the Black Death?

It’s orange juice season. More precisely, it’s the season of the Florida Valencia, considered the “Cadillac of oranges” within the orange juice industry for its deep orange color, high juice content and rich orange flavor. We’re so used to getting orange…

Let's say you have a lunch date to make – and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be way more convenient to pop down a hole and take a 42-minute journey through Earth's innards?

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They may only make up two per cent of the population, but redheads might be even more unique than you thought. It turns out that there are a number of special genetic qualities that give those lucky