Elephants demonstrate complex behaviors that researchers have associated with empathy and mourning, pointing to the animals’ ...

Whether you're a fan of horse racing, garish hats, or mint in bourbon, the Kentucky Derby is certain to grab your attention when it airs from Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. Here’s ...

Legend has it that a heroic American commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill implored his men to hold their fire until their enemies were under their noses. But did the event actually happen? ‘Don’t ...

Every year, Ethnologue mines the data on more than 7000 languages to see which ones are most popular across the globe. Read on to find out if your native language topped the 2023 list (and learn a fun ...

A refreshing mint julep. / Brent Hofacker / 500Px Plus via Getty Images Whether you plan to enjoy the race from Churchill Downs or don an elaborate hat in the comfort of your own home, if you're ...

Oz’s creator is the person you see getting tattooed in the intro. Tom Fontana, a former playwright, got his big break in television with the 1980s NBC hospital drama St. Elsewhere. In an impressive ...

Avid doers of The New York Times crossword now have the chance to be on the other side of the puzzle: Its editors are ...

Get ready to up your game history game. / Jordan Lye/Moment/Getty Images What could this card game have to do with glasses? In the game, the combination of the Jack of Diamonds and Queen of Spades is ...

Whether it’s China calling The Full Monty “Six Naked Pigs” or Denmark translating Die Hard as “Mega Hard,” it’s not always easy to translate a movie’s title, or its intentions, into another language.

Kitten season may sound like a cat lover’s dream, a time full of cute, fluffy babies. But it’s actually an incredibly difficult time of year for animal shelters and rescue groups. The season’s name ...

In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd is investigating some enduring myths about journalism.

You may be shocked to learn that the average body temperature isn't actually 98.6°F—a fact that we’ve known for more than 30 years. A 2023 study by Stanford Medicine researchers found that not only is ...