Sardines ("pilchards") are a nutrient-rich, small, oily fish widely consumed by humans and as forage fish by larger fish species, seabirds and marine mammals. Sardines are a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Sardines are often served in cans, but can also be…

first-century CE treasure scroll from the Judean desert

Why are countries still paying back debt from the wars of the last century and who has to pay the most? CNBC takes a look at who owes what to whom.

The Great Wall of China is an ancient series of walls and fortifications, totaling more than 13,000 miles in length, located in northern China. Perhaps the

English "Xmas" (or slightly variant forms) is a written abbreviation for "Christmas"

Tim Rose, the actor and puppeteer behind Admiral Ackbar and Salacious B. Crumb in

With a fortune of $600 million, Rihanna is now the richest female musician. Music aside, she's also the founder of Fenty Beauty and Fenty with LVMH.

Did NASA have to relabel the size chart for a condom-like urination contraption used in space suits because astronauts refused to choose the 'small' size?

1946 film directed by Frank Capra

Bert Hobson was banking on the tiger shark being a major money maker.

As news of the star's death is announced, here's the truth about his captivating and unique eyes.

Robert F. Kennedy said he believed a black man could become President of the United States within forty years.

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In the latest episode of PeopleTV's 'Couch Surfing,' the actor recalls going super method for a scene in 2003's 'Bad Santa.'

In the 1981 film “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” Fred Sorenson had a small role as Jock, the pilot. The single-engine biplane that flew into the sunset was one 120 different types of aircraf...

Catalan Christmas Tradition

Japan’s government banned the legendary gang from handing out candy to neighborhood kiddos—and both the children and the mobsters are really sad about it.

In the European Union (EU), more than one third (35.3%) of males aged 25 to 34 were still living with their parents in 2017, compared with only one fifth (21.7%) of females in the same age group. On average, around one young adult in four (28.5%) still lives…

Doctrine that Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin by virtue of the mgerits of her son Jesus Christ; first explicitly appeared in 12th century Europe; defined as dogma of the Catholic Church by Pope Pius Ⅸ in 1854 in bull Ineffabilis Deus