Dog Breeds That Sadly Went Extinct
Humans have been breeding dogs for millennia, selecting for useful qualities and selecting out undesirable ones. Here are dog breeds that sadly went extinct.
Read MoreHumans have been breeding dogs for millennia, selecting for useful qualities and selecting out undesirable ones. Here are dog breeds that sadly went extinct.
Read MorePart of the fun of a good TV game show is daydreaming about being one of the big winners as you watch the contestants vie for the biggest prizes.
Read MoreIt's safe to say that no one is universally loved, but when you run a totalitarian regime prone to invading other countries, popularity dips and paranoia soars.
Read MoreIt's probably not actually verifiable, but certainly there are periods when it feels true: "How come all the good shows, all my favorites, get canceled?"
Read MoreThe Me Too Movement has exposed a sordid side of the power of Hollywood. Tragically, it's not a new story, as Patricia Douglas tried to reveal.
Read MoreAt its best, journalism reveals necessary information that might otherwise be left untold. Sometimes journalists become part of the story themselves.
Read MoreOne of the basic rules of a narrative is conflict. What do two characters want, and what are they willing to do to get it? And do they clash in the process?
Read MoreWhen you're working at a fast-food restaurant, you shouldn't have to worry about anything more than a grease splatter or a rude customer -- not dying.
Read MoreA carnival, a missing child, a mother whose story around the events changes repeatedly. And then the body of 5-year-old Timothy Wiltsey is found.
Read MoreSome animals' biology allows them to see quite well in the dark -- certainly better than humans, who have to rely on creativity and tech to navigate the night.
Read MoreThe life and times of Abraham Lincoln have been the subject of literally hundreds of volumes, examining every possible motive and action, including food.
Read MoreNo question but the Taj Mahal is one of the most famous architectural accomplishments in the world. What's not as well known is the purpose behind it.
Read MoreLeonardo da Vinci created countless pieces of priceless artwork. The Mona Lisa is considered the most famous painting in history and has a permanent home here.
Read MoreA parent's worst nightmare came true in 1977 when three girls were abducted, assaulted, and killed during their stay at an Oklahoma Girl Scout Camp.
Read MoreIn the early 1990s, actual news outlets and tabloids alike lit up with the story of the "Long Island Lolita" -- teenager Amy Fisher, who shot her lover's wife.
Read MoreLots of us who are old enough to remember the advent of touchscreens have adapted — but what do we really understand about how a touchscreen really works?
Read MorePerhaps most people no longer communicate with paper and envelope and postage stamp. Nevertheless, postal mail -- letters, cards -- need a place to land.
Read MoreWe've all seen a movie where we think, "All the good parts were in the trailer." Movies haven't been around forever, and neither have trailers.
Read MoreHere's why Ice Cube quit N.W.A. at the height of the iconic rap group's success in the late '80s.
Read MoreOften referred to as "the Internet's first serial killer," Robinson became famous after a 2002 conviction connecting him to a series of murders and sex crimes.
Read MoreThe horrifying crimes of the Lafferty Brothers in 1984 shocked their communities and the nation. They both went to prison. But what happened then?
Read MoreThere's always the possibility that if you're rich enough, you can hire someone to do just about anything that you want done, including childbirth.
Read MoreNo question but that actor Paul Newman was a talented man, with an extraordinarily successful movie career. And then he discovered the world of motor sports.
Read MoreThe term "March Madness" is synonymous with the NCAA collegiate-level basketball tournament. But, one sportscaster is credited for popularizing the term.
Read MoreA revolving door almost seems like an anachronism in today's world of high-tech structures. When it was invented, it was remarkably ingenious. And still is.
Read MoreGoogle Maps can be a fun tool for exploring the world, but it can also help solve mysteries. Here's the story behind a submerged car discovered on Google Maps.
Read MoreCard games have been around for centuries, a way to interact with others, and a way to amuse yourself, with Solitaire. How about the digital version?
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