
As cyclists ride across Iowa, they are seeing craft breweries driving small-town tourism
There are hundreds of breweries represented on the jerseys of the thousands of cyclists on RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across Iowa
1970-01-01 08:00

15 Fun Facts About ‘Trading Places’
The 1983 hit comedy ‘Trading Places’ turned 40 this year. Discover more fun facts about the John Landis-directed classic that helped turn stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd into household names.
1970-01-01 08:00

The Curious Link Between 'Oppenheimer,' The Terminator, and a Forgotten '80s Sting Tune
For years, Sting’s 1985 anti-war song “Russians” seemed to be something of an afterthought. But it made a lasting impression on two future filmmakers and a pair of summer blockbusters released more than 30 years apart.
1970-01-01 08:00

Each State's Favorite Tourist Attraction, Mapped
Here's where residents of each state like to visit when it's time to travel.
1970-01-01 08:00

What’s the Difference Between Bugs and Insects?
The difference between bugs and insects comes down to more than just semantics. Both terms have scientific definitions.
1970-01-01 08:00

A Brief History of SPAM
From Monty Python to Minnesota's SPAM Museum, this little packaged luncheon meat has a big cultural footprint.
1970-01-01 08:00

10 Facts About Black Widow Spiders
Black widow venom is about 15 times as potent as a rattlesnake's, yet these charismatic spiders generally aren't a threat to humans.
1970-01-01 08:00

Formed to combat Olympic sex abuse, SafeSport center is struggling 6 years after opening
Six years into its mission to remedy the sex-abuse crisis in Olympic sports, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is struggling
1970-01-01 08:00

Elon Musk wants to turn tweets into 'X's'. But changing language is not quite so simple
Elon Musk may want to send “tweet” back to the birds, but the ubiquitous term for posting on the site he now calls X is here to stay — at least for now
1970-01-01 08:00

Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic
Occasionally, the best things in life really are free — especially if you’re a dance fan in New York, where some of the world’s best dancers are performing at a free festival under the stars
1970-01-01 08:00

What Is Baby Corn, Anyway?
A baby corn plant and a corn plant are one and the same.
1970-01-01 08:00

Future airplanes must meet stricter handicap standards, but not for years
Manufacturers and airlines now have more than a decade to make bathrooms large enough for wheelchair users on the most common type of airliners under a new Department of Transportation rule issued on Wednesday.
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