Goose pulling (also called gander pulling, goose riding, pulling the goose or goose neck tearing) was a blood sport practiced in parts of the Netherlands, Belgium, England, and North America from the 17th to the 19th centuries. It originated in the 12th century…

Most Americans would be surprised to learn that both political symbols -- the donkey for Democrats and the elephant for Republicans -- were popularized by the same maverick cartoonist: Thomas Nast.

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The research also returned troubling results regarding overall driver behaviour towards people of colour. People who drive expensive cars are less likely

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If you’ve ever studied a microwave, you will come across dots drawn on the inner walls. These dots or holes are there for a specific purpose

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Discover everything you ever wanted to learn about snail teeth. Would you believe some snail's teeth are as hard as diamonds?

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Marie Curie is recognized throughout the world not only for her groundbreaking Nobel Prize-winning discoveries but also for having boldly broken many gender barriers during her lifetime.

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Is this your ancestor? Explore genealogy for Helen (Palmer) Geisel born 1898 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States died 1967 La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States including ancestors + 2 photos + questions + more in the free family…

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Gotham City (/ˈɡɒθəm/ GOTH-əm), or simply Gotham, is a fictional city appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, best known as the home of the superhero Batman and his close allies. The city was first identified as Batman's place of residence…

The Fontana Delle Tette is an old fountain carved of Treviso, which under the rule of the Venetian Republic pours white and red wine during special celebrations. The names translates into English as "The Fountain of Tits". It features a topless woman squeezing…

On a rainy July afternoon 35 years ago, what was supposed to be a routine safety lecture at the Valcartier army cadet camp north of Quebec City turned into a nightmare for 138 cadets crammed into an improvised classroom when a live grenade exploded, killing…

The BBC's Nick Bryant tries out the world's longest golf course - which stretches across two states, South Australia and Western Australia. On some holes, there's even the hazard that dingoes could steal your ball.

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Spaceballs has gradually gained a cult following in recent years, but what opinion did Star Wars' creator George Lucas have on the movie's release?