Here's some interesting facts for you: How often does the average person blink? What letter of the alphabet doesn't appear in any U.S. state name? What country has more pyramids than any other place ...

There's a whole world of home science projects beyond the vinegar and baking soda volcano. Credit: peopleimages via Getty Images The vinegar and baking soda volcano is a science fair classic, but ...

Today (May 7), marks the 150th anniversary of one of Alfred Nobel's patents for dynamite, which was first patented in 1867. The explosive forever reshaped the world, revolutionizing warfare and ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

Knowing a handful of offbeat and interesting facts is a great way to connect with others. Whether you're trying to come up with an icebreaker at work or impressing your in-laws with your world history ...

Mastodons were prehistoric relatives of today's elephants. Like their modern cousins, mastodons had tusks, flappy ears and a long nose. Both animals, as well as the woolly mammoth, are members of the ...

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The moon has been the Earth's companion in the Solar System for almost five billion years. It is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot. The brightest and largest object in our night ...

If there was a top 10 of weather-related photos that are tweeted, I am guessing that sunrises are going to be on that list. People always seem fascinated with the peacefulness and beauty of them. And ...