From boats that would survive an ice age to wooden swimming suits, these strange inventions are also the most delightful to look back on.

In Lebanon, it's OK for men to sleep with animals if they're female. Don't go to Milan if you're sad. Read on for more funny laws that are actually real.

"We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but is somewhat beauty and poetry.” - Maria Mitchell

This week, we're in love with photographers documenting public health and geopolitical hot topics.

This week we look back on the wisdom and grace of Maya Angelou, the year 1964 and the mystifying relationship between children and guns.

While Andy Warhol is best known for turning the mundane into art, his death revealed to fans a debilitating part of his life: hoarding.

Despite his many Union victories in the American Civil War, George Henry Thomas is hardly a household name.

We all know the standard fare for American history. But where did the first--and hopefully last--US trial against tomatoes take place?

This week, we're all about celebrating the photos, organisms and art that have helped shape our world.

Mona Lisa, the famed Leonardo Da Vinci painting, has captivated art enthusiasts for centuries and the questions about her smile only grow.