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Baker Island, in the middle of the Pacific, is one of two islands in the world in time zone UTC-12:00.

In the 1970s, a group of Palestinian salesmen set out to dominate the Canadian velvet market.

Dr. Joseph Rhine believed that psychic powers could be studied—and that he had the tools to do it.

From secret library apartments to creepy clowns—here are the stories that sparked the most reader enthusiasm this year.

When fighting for equality meant peeing on the steps.

Do not try them at home.

In 1449, a Toledo edict made racial discrimination legal.

Every New Years Day since 1955, a Chicago car club has hosted a scavenger hunt about finding the city's secrets.

From the gold-laden to the practical, a chamber pot for every person who never knew they needed one.

James Barry's gender identity was a military secret for nearly a century.

And if not, what's that thing hopping in the distance?

You can take a shower in NYC today because the city sank a few hamlets.

Add some ribbon and candy kebabs and you've got yourself a Christingle.

The ANTARES underwater observatory is looking for particles from outer space, but it's also contributing to marine science.

There's a hidden layer of Chattanooga underneath the current city.

The ancient Egyptians were far ahead of their time.

President Roosevelt thought trees should stay outdoors—so in 1902, his son took matters into his own hands.

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