Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
Costco and Walmart Frozen Strawberries Are Subject to Recall—Here’s How to Check If Yours Are Affected
Everything you need to know about the frozen strawberries recalled from Costco, Walmart, and more stores.
2023-06-16 03:26
11 LGBTQ Pioneers You Should Know
The fight for LGBTQ rights has been decades in the making. Meet a few of the trailblazers who won the battles.
2023-06-16 02:54
Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died from childbirth complications, autopsy finds
American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report released by the Orange County, Florida, medical examiner's office.
2023-06-14 01:29
7 Facts About Lorraine Hansberry
By the age of 34, Lorraine Hansberry was already the author of two plays that had appeared on Broadway. She should have been on course for a long and successful career—but tragically, that wouldn't happen. Still, her legacy has endured.
2023-06-13 20:24
Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets
In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.
2023-06-12 22:24
7 of History’s Strangest Mass Hysteria Events
Whether an entire town can’t stop dancing or people suddenly start worrying about minor marks on their windshields, these seemingly unbelievable events have had some surprising (and sometimes devastating) effects.
2023-06-12 20:26
10 Fascinating Facts About Larry Kramer
While co-founding two of the most influential HIV/AIDS organizations in the U.S., he still had time to pen a landmark play and be nominated for an Academy Award.
2023-06-10 02:16
Why Are Peaches Fuzzy?
Whether you enjoy the velvety skin on peaches or peel it off, you may wonder why they developed fuzz in the first place.
2023-06-09 22:21
8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy
Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.
2023-06-09 04:15
Cook Islands media guide
An overview of the media in Cook Islands, as well as links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-06-07 00:52
46 Books that Changed the World
Here, in no particular order, are just a few of history’s most influential tomes—and how they made humanity look at things in a new light.
2023-06-07 00:25