Why Do Witches Often Have Warts?
The reason they’re often associated with the growths goes hand in hand with the same centuries-old superstitions that gave witches an undeservedly bad rap.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chandrayaan-3: Isro puts India's Moon lander and rover in 'sleep mode'
It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths
In 2020, 12 children in India's Jammu region died, allegedly after drinking a contaminated cough syrup.
1970-01-01 08:00
False Fang: When the CIA Staged a Vampire Attack
In the 1950s, American counterinsurgents decided to play into Philippine folklore by orchestrating a deadly 'vampire' attack.
1970-01-01 08:00
How Phil Collins Accidentally Created the Sound That Defined 1980s Music
You may have never heard the phrase “gated reverb,” but you've most definitely heard the effect. And you can thank Phil Collins for that.
1970-01-01 08:00
How many fouls do you get in an NBA game?
Fouls are an unavoidable part of every game but the NBA uses a number of penalties to discourage them. Here's how many fouls a player gets before being ejected.
1970-01-01 08:00
8 Facts About Labor Day
Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September—which means Labor Day falls on Monday, September 4, in 2023.
1970-01-01 08:00
77 Delightful Victorian Slang Terms You Should Be Using
We don’t know how these Victorian slang terms ever fell out of fashion, but we propose bringing them back, as soon as possible.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chandrayaan-3: What has India's Moon rover Pragyaan been up to since landing?
Pragyaan has had an eventful week - dodging craters, taking the Moon's temperature and checking for sulphur.
1970-01-01 08:00
14 Fascinating Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most beloved architectural accident.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Artificial Banana Flavor Doesn’t Quite Taste Like Bananas
Despite what people often claim, the Gros Michel isn't to blame.
1970-01-01 08:00
12 of the Fiercest Real-Life Pirates in History
They pillaged, they invaded, and they obeyed only the sea laws they made up as they went along.
1970-01-01 08:00