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Charles Martinet, The Voice Of Nintendo's Mario, Has Retired
Charles Martinet, the beloved voice behind Nintendo's cheerful Italian plumber Mario, has retired. The 67-year-old has been delighting young gamers with catchphrases like...
GivingTuesday: Helping Those In Need
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are all about purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones. However, GivingTuesday, which will be observed on November...
Lucky Turkeys "Liberty" And "Bell" Receive Presidential Pardon
President Joe Biden marked his 81st birthday by partaking in a cherished Thanksgiving tradition on November 20, 2023. The US leader used his executive powers to spare two...
Stunning Pumpkin Mosaic Sets New World Record
A massive pumpkin display at Sunnyfield Farms in the United Kingdom set a new world record for the largest Cucurbita mosaic on October 22, 2023. Cucurbita includes squash...
Biggest Loch Ness Monster Hunt In 50 Years Fails To Find The Legendary Creature
In late August 2023, over 300 amateur detectives from around the world gathered in the United Kingdom's Scottish Highlands to look for the Loch Ness Monster. The two-day...
The National Zoo's Beloved Giant Pandas Have Returned To China
With heavy hearts, officials at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, have bid farewell to its three resident giant pandas. Mei Xiang, 25, Tian Tian, 26, and...
Thanksgiving-Like Holidays From Around The World
On November 23, 2023, most Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving. The secular holiday is observed annually on the fourth Thursday of November. The celebrations usually ce...
Lavish Tomb Suggests Queen Meret-Neith May Have Been Egypt's First Female Ruler
Historians have long suspected that Queen Meret-Neith was the most powerful woman in Egypt around 3,000 BC. Now, archeologists have found evidence that indicates she may...
ESA's Euclid Telescope Captures Spectacular Images Of The Cosmos
On November 7, 2023, the European Space Agency (ESA) released the first images from its deep space telescope, Euclid. The stunning full-color photos offer the clearest vi...
The Significance And Celebrations Of Diwali
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the major holidays observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. The celebration, which dates back over 2,500 years, is...
"Giant" Trapdoor Spider Fossil Unearthed in Australia
Australian researchers recently unveiled an exceptionally well-preserved fossil of an ancient spider. The arachnid roamed the continent between 16 million and 11 million...
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month With These Indigenous Trailblazers
Every November, the United States pays tribute to the vibrant and diverse cultures of its Indigenous peoples. Native American Heritage Month was officially established in...
Sunken Temple and Sanctuary From Ancient Egypt Is Filled With Treasures
A team of underwater archaeologists led by Franck Goddio has found a submerged Egyptian temple and Greek sanctuary brimming with ancient treasures. Both structures were p...
Honoring Our Heroes: The Significance Of Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a cherished and solemn occasion celebrated every November 11 in the United States. The federal holiday honors the brave men and women of the US armed forc...
14-Year-Old Heman Bekele is "America's Top Young Scientist"
With about 100,000 new cases diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US. It is also expensive to treat. The CDC estimates that over $8 bi...
Get Ready To "Fall Back" One Hour This Weekend!
On November 5, 2023, most North Americans will bid farewell to Daylight Saving Time (DST) by moving the clocks back an hour. The simple action will help shift sunlight ba...
The Spooky Truth About Halloween Pumpkins
For most Americans, the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving go hand in hand with pumpkins. Some transform the fruit into spooky jack-o'-lanterns, while others use...
Race Car Made Using Discarded Electronics Highlights The World's E-Waste Problem
Plastic pollution gets a lot of attention. However, the ever-increasing pile of discarded electronics is not as well-publicized. In 2014, over 49 million tons of toxic "e...
Mexico's Dia De Los Muertos Honors The Dead
The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a vibrant and colorful celebration of life and death and an important part of Mexican culture. The annual holiday, held fro...
Ray Villafane's Pumpkin Carvings Are Out Of This World
Need inspiration for your Halloween pumpkin? You might want to check out American sculptor and artist Ray Villafane's masterpieces. The two-time winner of the Food Networ...
Forgotten Pooh And Piglet Sketch Could Be Worth Thousands Of Dollars
A recently discovered sketch of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet, signed by E. H. Shepard, the original illustrator of the beloved series, could fetch as much as $36,000. The p...
Spectacular Drone Show Lights Up The Sky Over New York's Central Park
Thousands of New York residents witnessed a mesmerizing kinetic light show on October 21, 2023. The performance, titled "Franchise Freedom," featured 1,000 illuminated dr...
From Jack-O'-Lanterns To Candy Corn: Unveiling Halloween Traditions
Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31st, is filled with eerie costumes, spooky decorations, and sweet treats. While the holiday has evolved into a festive, commerc...