This stunning slice of Maine remained relatively unknown—until 19th-century artists spread its beauty far and wide.

The 18th president's descendant had a storied career in museum curation before turning his attention to an affable vampire.

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Next time you’re in New York or certain cities in Europe, pay attention to the curved shape of the window bars around you—they’re there for a reason.

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Though the 1975 original film is legendary, the ‘Jaws’ sequels actually get pretty weird—and here are the real reasons why.

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A report [ PDF] prepared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that 850,318 cars manufactured by Ford ...

Nick spent the '’90s letting a few kids realize their adolescent dreams. During the last week of April 1995, Jennifer Lange, ...

If city lights block the stars over your backyard, this map can help you hunt down the darkest skies for epic stargazing.