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Space is enormous beyond imagination, but just as human-generated trash fouls the seemingly boundless vastness of our oceans, litter from human space exploration is...

In pro sports, the franchise picking first in a draft is almost always one of the worst in the league, in dire need of...

Many of the music industry’s biggest stars make it on their own, thanks to their individual talents for music and showmanship. In some cases,...

The dog is clearly man’s best friend, at least according to 85 million American families who have a furry, four-legged friend. It’s by far...

People have been finding ways to preserve food for centuries. The method of storing it in a can dates back to France in the...

The distinctive profiles of polar bears are easily recognized by children and adults all over the world, and yet they live farther from population...

Combining elements of rhythm and blues, country, jazz, and gospel, rock music has had a strong cultural impact throughout America and the world since...

Tying the knot is for many people one of the most prominent milestones of adult life -- but not for all. While marriage provides...

Food is the third-largest living expense (after housing and transportation) for the average American family. That’s probably inevitable. We have to eat to live,...