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

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

Residents in certain states, like Hawaii, may end up feeling the strain on their wallets even more this summer when it comes to electricity costs.

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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.

Brownsville, Texas, (population 185,000) bucks the trend of the 10-year collision average; typical drivers there go 14 years ...

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

The term ball peen hammer first saw print in 1874, when a mechanic’s dictionary referred to it as a “metal worker’s hammer ...

Before the creation of synthetic plastics, patent leather was made by glazing animal hides with layers of resin-based varnish ...

The timing of a mow also matters—not just to the grass, but to you. Mowing in the morning or early evening avoids the ...

The gas station doesn’t know how much fuel you’re going to buy when you pay at the pump. To make sure you have enough funds ...

Japan’s geisha are experts in their field, but they’re often treated like tourist attractions. See why Kyoto officials have ...