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Shirley Jackson is one of the most famous horror writers of the 20th century. The author‘s best-known works include her short story “ The Lottery ” and her 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House, which ...

A new study shows that octopuses become bosses and fish become subordinates when the two species hunt together.

This mammoth is pretty portable. The long-rumored resurrection of the woolly mammoth is close to happening, but it won’t necessarily involve DNA or complex ethical questions. These mammoths will be ...

Scientists examined microscopic fossils in the tombstone and suggest the jet-black slab with an English knight’s insignia could have come only from one place.

Many of the country’s highest-ranking schools retained their spot or moved very little compared to last year. As was the case with the 2024 list, New Jersey’s Princeton University ranks No.1. The ...

The type of long noodle you use actually does make a difference. Standing in the pasta aisle can be a surefire way to experience a decision-paralysis episode. There are hundreds of varieties, and to ...

Moo Deng has captured the hearts of people around the world. Here's how she did it.

The Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, Hermes of Olympia—when you think of the most famous Ancient Greek sculptures in the world, you immediately think of smooth, white stone carved to ...

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In their new book, Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge explore the origins of colors found rocks, animals, plants, and even space.