Many experts believe that the iconic Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra was buried in Alexandria, Egypt, the capital of the kingdom she ruled — but a new discovery may uproot that theory and help solve the 2,000-year-old mystery of the location of her tomb. In a finding announced Thursday by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Archaeological […]
One of the oldest wooden merry-go-rounds in California, the attraction that inspired Walt Disney’s vision of a family amusement park, is getting another go-round itself: Los Angeles’ Griffith Park carousel will be revamped in time for its 2026 centennial. Purchased by the city of Los Angeles’ Recreation and Parks Commission for $1 million, the carousel
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It’s the song that’s sent countless wedding guests to the dance floor, a pop treasure if we’ve ever heard one: Whitney Houston’s 1987 single “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).” Though the legendary singer died in 2012, her legacy is living on through a harmonious new duet of the beltable tune that features
Every U.S. state has something special to offer — but if you live in Hawaii, you can officially say you live in the happiest state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest report. This week, the personal finance website published its annual happiest state rankings based on 30 key metrics, including the depression rate, the
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For the first time in nearly 50 years, a rare piece of U.S. history has hit the market: founding father John Hancock’s former home is for sale. Located at 10 Marshall Street in Boston, the three-story, Georgian-style Ebenezer Hancock House is 5,748 square feet and sits on a half-acre. It was built by Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, in 1767, and still has its original hearth and some ceiling beams.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that an auction house in possession of Jane Austen memorabilia must be in want of a (bibliophile) buyer. Such is the case for Sotheby’s New York, where the most valuable auction related to the British author will be held Oct. 15. The lot includes a handwritten letter, a rare copy of Emma, and first editions of all six novels in contemporary binding.
In 1975, “Bohemian Rhapsody” became an instant classic. While countless covers (from The Muppets to Glee) have paid tribute to what’s considered one of rock’s most enduring anthems, Queen has never authorized a translation of the song — until now. Fifty years after the single was released, a new version is delighting fans, this time
The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The ship was one of the largest luxury ocean liners ever built and had been proclaimed “unsinkable” — making the disaster all the more shocking. As it lay in its final resting place on the ocean floor, the ship
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Guinness World Records is celebrating 70 years by recognizing some of the quirkiest and most jaw-dropping achievements from over the decades — and asking the public to go for the institution’s unclaimed titles.
Eighteen-year-old Ella Woodland’s pet rats have a knack for artistic expression, and by guiding them to paint mini masterpieces, she’s helping their talents flourish. There’s a little something in this project for Woodland, too: She’s made around $2,600 to date selling the pieces online.
