A man is savaged so badly by two donkeys that it was initially believed he had been attacked by a pack of wolves.

Despite Newton’s general brilliance and his expertise in finance, groupthink led him to plunge into the South Sea Bubble and lose much of his fortune.

The New-York Historical Society's newest exhibit delves into the history of the city's once-turbulent ink scene

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Dogs shed no matter their age, breed, coat - there’s simply no stopping it. Read the Simpsons Premium guide to reducing excessive shedding in dogs here.

Although essential for psychology, introspective self-talk has rarely been studied with respect to its effects on behavior. Nevertheless, the interrogative compared with the declarative form of introspective talk may elicit more intrinsically motivated ...

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If you're visiting Sweden on a Thursday, you'll want to try this yummy (and slightly unusual) tradition – pea soup with pancakes!

On May 1, 1869 Robert E. Lee visited U.S. Grant at the White House. This meeting would be variously interpreted over the years. The two...

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Due to the lack of any specific federal or state packaged ice manufacturing standards or regulations, IPIA members made the decision in 1998 to self-regulate and PIQCS was adopted as a requirement of...

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Mexican custom

This shark swims up to her favorite diver every time she sees him.

Haast survived each fang by routinely injecting himself with venom for more than 60 years in order to build up his immunity.