Mexico's Day of the Dead: A Celebration Of Life And Loved Ones
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and joyful Mexican holiday. Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2, it honors loved ones who have passed away. The f...
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Rhode Island Farmer Makes Pumpkin History
Ron Wallace of Greene, Rhode Island, is no stranger to breaking world records with giant pumpkins. In 2006, his 1,502-pound (681 kg) pumpkin became the first to top 1,500...
Scientists Identify First New Wild Cat Species In Over 100 Years
Scientists in Bolivia have recently unveiled a new species of wild cat. Called the tilcayo, it is the first new living cat species identified in more than 100 years. The...
Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time Ends On November 1
It is that time of the year again! On November 1, 2026, many North Americans will add 60 minutes to their weekend by turning their clocks back an hour. This simple action...
It is that time of the year again! On November 1, 2026, many North Americans will add 60 minutes to their weekend by turning their clocks back an hour. This simple action...
Ray Villafane Transforms Pumpkins Into 3-D Sculptures
Looking for ideas for your Halloween pumpkin? Then you might want to check out American sculptor and artist Ray Villafane's masterpieces. The two-time winner of the Food...
Looking for ideas for your Halloween pumpkin? Then you might want to check out American sculptor and artist Ray Villafane's masterpieces. The two-time winner of the Food...
Tesla’s "Flying" Roadster Stuns In Texas
American car manufacturer Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster at a live event at a SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas, on October 15, 2026. To showcase the c...
Australia's Twelve Apostles Are Much Younger Than Previously Believed
Standing up to 147 feet (45 m) tall along Australia's famous Great Ocean Road in Victoria, the Twelve Apostles are one of the country's best-known natural landmarks. The...
These Cookies Started As Plastic Bottles
Making edible cookies may be the last thing that comes to mind when we think of ways to recycle plastic. But that is exactly what researchers at Southern Illinois Univers...
Saving Dogs One Subway Ride At A Time
What began as a simple way for a New York City filmmaker to take his dog to work has turned into a unique effort to help shelter dogs find homes.
What began as a simple way for a New York City filmmaker to take his dog to work has turned into a unique effort to help shelter dogs find homes.
The Origins and Traditions Of Halloween
On October 31, millions of people worldwide will celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. The holiday is especially popular in the United States,...
On October 31, millions of people worldwide will celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. The holiday is especially popular in the United States,...
NASA's Voyager 1 Spacecraft Approaches Deep Space Milestone
Launched in 1977, NASA's Voyager 1 was expected to last just five years. Yet the spacecraft is still functioning. Traveling at about 38,000 miles (61,000 km) per hour, Vo...
SOLshare Lets Bangladesh Residents Sell Solar Power To Neighbors
For millions of people living in remote villages across Bangladesh, electricity is still hard to get. These communities are far from existing power lines, making it diffi...
Record-Breaking Hoard Of Viking Silver Found In Danish Backyard
A backyard project in northern Denmark unexpectedly led to one of the biggest archeological discoveries in Scandinavian history. While clearing the ground for a new terra...