On This Day in 1962, NASA Launched and Destroyed Mariner 1
A software error coupled with a radar failure led to the loss of NASA's first Venus probe.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Racist Origins of 7 Common Phrases
From ‘cakewalk’ to ‘no can do,’ the origins of these common idioms and sayings are surprisingly dark.
1970-01-01 08:00
Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped US killer shaves beard as search widens
More sightings of Danelo Cavalcante, including one of him clean shaven, are made outside police perimeter.
1970-01-01 08:00
15 Sweet Facts About Sugar
9. Dogs have a sweet tooth, but cats don't.
1970-01-01 08:00
9 Bizarre Food Museums
Ideas for your next road trip!
1970-01-01 08:00
A Teenager's Assassination Attempt on Queen Elizabeth II
Her rule has spanned 63 years—but it could have all been undone by one 17-year-old.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: Authorities accept only limited international help
Only four countries so far have been allowed to send teams to the quake-hit region.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'
Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: Baby starts life in tent as quake victims await aid
There is growing anger at the little help reaching towns and villages in the Atlas Mountains.
1970-01-01 08:00
How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine
Consensus seemed far away, but India managed to bring together nations with starkly divergent views.
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish police seize €500,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin
A man in his 40s and woman 30s have been arrested and are currently in custody.
1970-01-01 08:00
Family flees smoking hotel after earthquake
Jean McCarthy, from Crowborough, said her daughter and son-in-law were in Marrakesh when it hit.
1970-01-01 08:00