In 1789, the First Congress passed 12 amendments to the Constitution and submitted them to the states for ratification. The ...

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Bees are one of nature’s most effective collaborators, constantly working for the betterment of the hive. But the extent of their ability to work in tandem is perhaps more significant than originally ...

Sometimes, wayward labels are good news for people with specific diets. Take Bac’n Pieces, a bacon -esque seasoning from McCormick. Despite the name, there’s no pork in the container whatsoever. These ...

The reason for this seemingly odd selection isn’t because Scotland is a nation of unicorn lovers; rather, it’s thanks to the country’s bygone kings.

Time is running out to make this spring dish. / The Institute of Culinary Education In an age when mass-produced vegetables are shipped to supermarkets around the world, ramps remain elusive. The ...

There’s a reason they call it “practicing medicine .” Treating illness is an imperfect pursuit, with plenty of trial and ...

The phenomenon also known as “the Sunday Night Blues” can be daunting—but there there are ways you can fight back.

Legend has it that a heroic American commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill implored his men to hold their fire until their ...

Elephants demonstrate complex behaviors that researchers have associated with empathy and mourning, pointing to the animals’ ...

In spring 1863, The Atlantic published a feature on Sojourner Truth written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which inspired activist ...

Hold onto your hat, because little is known about the real origin of the phrase. Here’s what we do know.