In the News
The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous
April 13 By Zach Taras, John Perritano
Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions
April 10 By Stell Simonton
Oedipus Complex: Digging Into Freud's Controversial Theory
April 10 By John Donovan
Neuschwanstein Castle: The Real Story Behind the Fairy-tale Fortress
April 10 By Dave Roos
The Ring of Fire Is the Pacific's Volcanic Hotspot
April 10 By Mark Mancini
What Is Zionism and Is It Fueling the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?
April 9 By Dave Roos
Did You Hear?
The Origins of Christmas and a Roman Sun God's Birthday
What Is a Group of Birds Called? When It's Not a Flock
9 Pagan Christmas Traditions That Inspired Today's Celebrations
Where Do Cows Originate From? Taurine vs. Indicine Lineage
Argentina, Christmas Traditions, and Holidays in the Southern Hemisphere
Science
The World's Strongest Acid: A Deep Dive Into Extreme Acidity
Hematite, a Shape-shifting Mineral From the Stone Age
How Long Do Orchid Blooms Last? Tips for Growing Orchids
Exploring the Chinese Space Station Project
Culture
What Does 'Shana Tova' Mean?
The Tragic Life of Joseph Merrick, the 'Elephant Man'
If a U.S. President Goes to Prison, Does the Secret Service Go, Too?
13 Superstitions About Lucky Numbers and Unlucky Numbers