Some homeowners may opt for a carpeted bathroom simply because they like the plush feeling under their feet after stepping out of the shower or tub. Others may pick the stylistic choice for its slip ...

Edgar Wallace wanted to promote his first novel with more than just traditional ads—but his brilliant idea almost became his downfall.

If you were a Nickelodeon kid growing up in the 1990s, your gateway to horror was Are You Afraid of the Dark? The anthology show, which featured spooky tales told in classic campfire style by the ...

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From tragic factory fires to toxic food scandals, some safety laws we may take for granted today actually have some pretty ...

Given that the town meeting took place the day before Halloween, at least one of the suggested names thrown into the mix was “Pumpkinville.” Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending how you feel about ...

The President of the United State’s famous mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, stands out in part because its white facade contrasts brilliantly with the well-tended, green grounds ...

It’s probably not shocking that Pride and Prejudice is the most-searched book by the 18th-century author. The ...

But, of course, spiders lose control of their bodies when they’re dying or are already dead. The lack of hemolymph pressure ...

People love to complain about today’s music. All the lyrics are too bland, repetitive, and racy. So thank goodness we have a canon of treasured composers to fall back on! You know, guys like Mozart.

In 1887, almost 20 years later, he bound the spines and edges of three medical books with the skin: A 1650 edition of a ...

The vampire novel, which turns 50 this year, didn’t become a runaway bestseller until it hit shelves in paperback.