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In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

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The national American holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. falls on the third Monday in January. Learn about the life and work of this legendary civil rights activist.

How Protests Work

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Protests can take many forms like boycotts and allow us to air our grievances. Learn about protests, like those behind Vietnam and Tianamen Square.

UFO History

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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.

10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer

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Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.

How Sherpas Work

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Sherpas live among the peaks of Mount Everest. Find out how Sherpas came to this land and about their way of life.

The 12 Most Aggressive Sharks

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Dangerous sharks may not hunt humans, but if they took a sample bite, they could do some serious damage. Which 10 sharks make up the worst in the ocean?

10 Scapegoats Still in the Crosshairs

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Scapegoating lets us blame others instead of accepting the consequences of our actions. Ready to meet some of the world's most famous scapegoats?

10 Child Prodigies

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Some kids have a lot of talent in music, art or math. Then there are those who are gifted beyond belief.

10 Fabulous Fads from the 1950s

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Even if you weren't around in the 1950s, you're probably familiar with these 10 short-lived but long-loved pieces of golden-decade pop culture.

10 Green Lawns Without a Blade of Grass

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Grass isn't necessary for your lawn to be green. Learn about ten green lawns without a blade of grass.

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