British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has made it his mission to use his talent to conserve our ecosystems by creating underwater museums. Over the years, the environmentalist ...

The quarter dollar is both the most commonly-used coin in the American currency and the most unique. Since 1999, the coin's reverse, or "tails," side has showcased all 50 US sta...

In the early hours of June 5, 2021, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed some unusual visitors: 128 baby bobtail squids and 5,000 tardigrades. The mi...

Since being introduced to chess at the tender age of six, Tanitoluwa "Tani" Adewumi has had one goal. He wants to become the world's youngest-ever Grandmaster — the highest titl...

Modern-day rhinos, which weigh anywhere from 1,800  to 5,100 pounds, are no lightweights. However,  they pale in comparison to their prehistoric cousin that roamed China about 2...

On July 8, 2021, Zaila Avant-garde outspelled 11 finalists to clinch the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee title. The 14-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, is the first Af...

Graphic novel lovers rejoice!  Saturday, August 14, 2021, is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).  This means you can walk into any one of the 2300+ participating retailers and obtain a ...

For most people, Friday the 13th is just another day on the calendar.  However, for the superstitious, it is the unluckiest day of the year. The irrational fear of Friday the 13...

The COVID-delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics ended on August 8, 2021, with a spectacular closing ceremony and a fireworks show. To mark the occasion, the seven astronauts aboard the In...

The social distancing mandates, imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, isolated family members from each other in 2020.  However, it also resulted in some lifelong friendships be...