Mark Twain Letter up for Auction Reveals Key to Great Writing
The American author believed that it took life experience and tragedy to make a masterpiece.
Incredible, Turn-of-the-Century Tale of the World’s Biggest Camera
Unique commission to create a massive photograph of a train led this historic invention.
The New Merriam-Webster Dictionary Catches up with the Internet
Get ready to welcome "bingeable" and "rando" to the English language canon.
Tom Ford Wants His New Line of Underwear to Thrill
The superstar designer talked to GQ about his current project and his personal philosophy for dressing.
Scientists May Have Found Traces of 7,200-Year-Old Cheese in Croatia
The report of the ancient dairy product has churned up controversy.
New Documentary about John Lennon and Yoko One Tells Story of ‘Imagine’
The film reportedly features a previously-unheard demo of the canonical song.
The Bonnethead Is the World’s First-Known Omnivorous Shark
Researchers found that these fish eat sea grass for nutrients.
Online Archive Preserves Sounds of Bygone Technology
Conserve the Sound is like a museum for noises that could go extinct.
Peter Dinklage Explains A Scrutinized ‘Game of Thrones’ Scene
The actor goes deep into Tyrion Lannister's motivations.
160,000 Recovered Letters Seized During Britain’s Naval Wars Are Being Digitized
The historical archive spans the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
How Nathaniel Gleicher is Tackling Facebook’s Misinformation Woes
The director of cybersecurity outlines steps the company must take.
Scientists Prepare to Launch Space Elevator Experiment
Going up. Japanese researchers will run a small-scale test next week.
Kanye West Was Creative Director of First Pornhub Awards
West put his stamp on the inaugural ceremony celebrating adult videos.
Elephant Deaths By Poachers Increasing in Botswana
The African country has long been thought of as a refuge for savanna elephants.
Did Dave Bautista Reveal Too Much About the Future of the Avengers?
The actor confirmed that he has already shot his part for 'Avengers 4.'
The Strange History of Wild Dolphins Learning to Tail-walk
The mysterious trait could deepen understanding of how dolphins relate to each other.