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In the field of knot forensics, half-hitches can result in convictions.

The unorthodox backstory of Peru's signature cocktail.

It also highlights the city's modern-day African communities.

Our favorite retro timepiece keeps wasted minutes in check.

The disease may have been relatively common in the 16th century.

Cathay Williams, who posed as a man in order to enlist in 1866, leaves a legacy that’s open to interpretation.

The forgotten, flavorsome Big Mike is elusive, but not impossible to find.

Facebook puts the kibosh on the Venus of Willendorf.

Energy production is about to resume at the site of the worst nuclear accident in history.

Inventive chefs made hedgehog pudding and creamy artificial snow.

But now diesel models, at least, could be banned in city centers.

Surprisingly often, they're copied from mayo jars and famous cookbooks.

They start out babbling, and get a lot more eloquent. Sound familiar?

Real or fictional, near or far, describe the unvisited places you long for most!

Danny Osborne looks to active volcanoes for his art supplies.

The ancient relative of a popular (but invasive) pet.

If a bonobo presented you its arm, would you know what it meant?

The Exeter Book also once served as a coaster.