Throughout history, there have been plenty of accidental inventions, from microwaves to X-rays to the Slinky. These artificial sweeteners were made by accident.
Underground cities fascinate and can teach us about ancient humanity. Here is the truth about Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city discovered in Turkey.
Ship and boat are a rare example of circular defining, where two words define each other. A boat is a ship and a ship is a boat — but there are key nuances.
Those who grew up in the early aughts may remember a series of toys that were packaged in cylindrical cans, each one containing a masked robot ... thing.
Air travel can be a complicated and most people don't pay much attention to their flight numbers. These letter-number combs each has their own unique meaning.
Regardless of whether you're a coffee snob or gravitate toward the instant stuff, everyone can agree that coffee grounds have no place in a morning cup of Joe
Anti-war protesters in Russia face different kinds of risks if they choose to make their voices heard, or even head to the streets for a peaceful protest.
You've almost certainly had this happen: you wake up from a fascinating dream, excited to tell someone or write it down, only for it to fade from your mind.
"Oblast" is a Soviet term stemming from the USSR's relatively brief but immense in its geopolitical impact — 70-year rule from 1921-1991. What does it mean?
Coca-Cola has been a part of the fabric of global refreshment for well over 100 years. Its popularity continues, years after its humble beginnings in Atlanta.
Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. But, its origin story has its roots in a congressional intervention of a previous holiday.
It's no secret that different civilizations have employed various ways to mark the passage of the days. One way of organizing time is by naming months.
Joseph and George Cox -- known as the Lost Children of the Alleghenies -- were two boys who went missing and were found dead in the Allegheny Mountains in 1856.
A city becomes lost for reasons as diverse as why a city would be built in the first place. Here is a survey of some of the world's greatest lost cities.
The beverage industry is always looking to entice consumers with the freshest options and drive the conversation in popular culture. Enter Crystal Pepsi.
The phrase "loose lips sink ships" is commonplace in the English vernacular, but where does it come from? Turns out, it has roots in World War II propaganda.
Egyptian pharaohs are usually depicted with fake beards, and that's because they actually wore them for ceremonial purposes. Here's why they wore fake beards.
When it comes to amazing goo that provides hours of entertainment, there isn't anything quite like Silly Putty. It's not a typical toy but you can play with it.