For a wide variety of reasons, the U.S. election of 2020 will be one for the history books. While the path of the presidential candidates …
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As the United States continues to wait for the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, we’re all tracking the Electoral College count. But what is …
If ever there were an insect deserving of superhero status, it’d be the diabolical ironclad beetle. Native to Southern California desert habitats, this beetle looks …
Read moreThis species of beetle can survive being run over by a car
This is a whale of a tale, even for 2020: On Nov. 2 in the Netherlands, at around 12:30 a.m. local time, a subway train …
Read moreWhale tail sculpture saved train from plummeting 30 feet off railway platform
Researchers at the Powdermill Nature Reserve at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Rector, Pennsylvania, have discovered a rare songbird that is half-female, half-male. …
As a former high school English teacher, I have been known to be a bit of a stickler for proper word usage and grammar. Now, …
Read moreMerriam-Webster has officially recognized ‘irregardless’ as a word
Every fall in the Northern Hemisphere, watchful stargazers can spot an exceptionally bright star that appears to flash red and green. Look to the northeast …
Read moreHow to see the star that flashes red and green this time of year
If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, you know that the fast-food chain’s french fries and hash browns just taste better than some others. When you …
Read moreThere’s a reason McDonald’s fries and hash browns taste so good
Long before European settlers began colonizing the land we now know as North America, hundreds of thousands of people lived here. An increasing number of …
Read moreInteractive map shows which tribal land you’re living on
Fair warning: this story is going to have some interesting new ideas that many will find disgusting — but that’s often par for the course …
Read moreWhy feeding C-section newborns a bit of mom’s poop may boost immune health
Thanksgiving is around the corner, meaning people across the country are gearing up to chow down on one of the biggest feasts of the year …
Read morePoll finds America’s least-favorite Thanksgiving food
When you tear off a sheet of aluminum foil to place in a baking dish or wrap around food before popping it into the oven, …
You’ve most likely heard of tiny houses. The trend toward super-small abodes that reduce environmental impact and simplify living has been popular for a while …
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order Oct. 1 that granted pardons to people who have been convicted of possessing one ounce or less …
Read moreColorado governor pardons almost 3,000 people for marijuana convictions
The November election is still several weeks away, but more than 2.6 million votes have already been cast. As of Oct. 2, voters had cast …
Read moreAn unprecedented number of Americans have already voted in the presidential election
At the 6-month mark, most babies are just getting used to being alive. They can’t yet walk or talk, but that didn’t stop Mindi and …
Read moreParents taught their 6-month-old to water ski and faced backlash after video went viral
Russian scientists discovered the full carcass of a now-extinct species of bear earlier this month, its snout locked in a snarl after millennia in the …
Read moreScientists found a fully intact carcass of an Ice Age cave bear
If you dream of living in a Disneyesque world in which tiny animals live full lives alongside humans, then you are sure to become a …
Read moreArtists create incredibly detailed miniature ‘storefronts’ for mice
Summer weddings may have been put on hold or rearranged due to the coronavirus pandemic, but proposal season (which goes hand-in-hand with the holidays) is …
Read moreRent the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for free for your proposal
Could you be walking in the footsteps of a terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex? Would pterodactyls have soared in the skies over your neighborhood? If you have …
Read moreInteractive map shows which dinosaurs lived in your town millions of years ago
Some people would do practically anything for their cats. Put on a TV show just for them? Buy them an airplane? Invest in a luxury cat hammock? …
Read morePeople are petting their cats with wet toothbrushes to mimic grooming
According to the famous saying, even when pizza is bad, it’s still pretty good. But, when it comes to leftover pizza, the same isn’t always …
Read moreHow your waffle iron can help resurrect leftover pizza
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The COVID-19 pandemic cast a long shadow over what would normally be the carefree summer months. Health restrictions and travel bans forced many people to …
Read moreFarmer planted 2 million sunflowers to lift people’s spirits during the pandemic
There are tiny homes, and then there are tiny homes. In fact, Paul Elkins’ tiny home is arguably best described as a shelter — it’s not something …
Read moreMan built a $150 ‘tiny home’ he can tow with his bike
Meet George Jetson! If you have ever been stuck in traffic and found yourself wishing for a “Jetsons”-style flying car to bypass the logjam, your …
Read moreWatch the world’s first manned flying car take a test drive
Summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner, which means we’ll soon start to see the leaves changing colors. The beautiful colors …
Read moreFall foliage will peak two weeks later than usual this year
If you’re going to have an industrial accident in your town, you could do a lot worse than this one: The small city of Olten, …
Read moreChocolate ‘snow’ fell on a Swiss town after Lindt factory mishap
Talk about social distancing: A lonely island off the coast of Scotland is inviting new residents to help grow its population and pitch in to …
Read moreA remote Scottish island is looking for new residents
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Nothing says “spooky Halloween” quite like a full moon, and the full moon on October 31 this year is extra special. That’s because the full …
Read moreBest time to see this year’s rare Halloween blue moon
A new type of beer from a famously daring mustard brand combines mustard flavor and cold beer into one summery product. If there were ever …
One of the things that makes Lego bricks so much fun is that there are sets for everyone, children and adults alike. Legos can appeal …
If you have ever found yourself trying to decide between giving someone flowers or chocolate, we might have discovered the perfect solution. How about a …
All 50 states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are issuing warnings as packages of mystery seeds arrive in unsuspecting Americans’ mailboxes. The warnings tell Americans …
Read moreUSDA issues warning about mystery seeds showing up in Americans’ mailboxes
The Delta Aquariids is a summertime meteor shower known for being long-lasting and sporadic. The meteors from this annual shower are most easily seen in …
With anti-mask protests popping up around the country and many people taking to social media to decry mask mandates, it’s becoming clear that not every …
Although face masks have been shown to effectively reduce the spread of COVID-19 and have the backing of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …
Read moreDoctor monitored his oxygen levels while wearing 6 face masks
The tiny-home movement seems to be growing bigger as people look for ways to cut living expenses. Who doesn’t love the idea of having no …
Read moreDesigner connected 2 tiny homes to make 1 gorgeous house
Crochet isn’t just grandma’s pastime anymore. People of all ages have picked up the hook and yarn to make some magnificent projects beyond the traditional …
Read moreTiny crochet jellyfish will swim into your heart and make you smile
Travel during the summer of 2020 hasn’t been what many of us expected or wanted. COVID-19 restrictions have kept many vacationers home and traveling to …
Read moreColorful fields of flowers are in full bloom in Italy and the photos are stunning
Face masks have become a regular part of many people’s routines. And, while masks offer protection against the spread of coronavirus, inventors are looking to …
Read moreHigh-tech face mask translates what you say into 8 languages
We’ve all seen pictures of the planets in textbooks or models of our solar system in museums, but this weekend, everyone will have a chance …
Read more5 planets will be visible to the naked eye this weekend
Face masks are our new normal, with many businesses now requiring customers to wear masks before they even set foot inside. Wearing masks can save …
Read moreCompany makes custom ‘selfie’ masks that look like your face
July is an especially busy month for night sky watchers and astronomers alike. Anyone who stayed up after the fireworks on the Fourth of July …
Read moreEvery astronomical event happening in July—and how to see them
Even though the Wisconsin State Fair is canceled, you will still be able to get more of those absolute “must-have” items to ease the disappointment. …
Read moreWith state fair canceled, Wisconsin is selling fair food at a drive-thru
U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and James Lankford have proposed canceling Columbus Day and replacing it with Juneteenth. Johnson and Lankford, both Republicans, made the suggestion in an …
Read moreLawmakers propose cancelling Columbus Day as a federal holiday
Home is where the heart is — and the tiny-house craze proves size doesn’t matter when it comes to creating our homes. We’ve seen tiny …
Read moreThis family made an affordable two-story tiny home out of Tuff Sheds from Home Depot
Mississippi is close to getting rid of the confederate battle emblem on its state flag. A weekend vote will remove the symbol in response to …
Read moreMississippi lawmakers pass legislation to change the state flag
Across the country, statues of confederate leaders are coming down. There are debates on whether to change the names of certain streets, cities and schools. …
Read moreRhode Island officials considering changing state’s name over ties to slavery
Jeep has been designing and producing vehicles since the 1940s. You can choose from among everything from the traditional Wrangler to options such as Gladiator …
Read moreJeeps have ‘Easter eggs’ hidden somewhere on the vehicle