What does Draco Malfidus from Harry Potter have to do with the Chinese New Year (and why he became a viral good luck charm)?
Among red lanterns, lucky ideograms and prosperity symbols, a strikingly unexpected face has popped up in China this year.
Longest period without nuclear explosion since beginning of atomic age
January 14 marked a date that, although it passed almost unnoticed, says a lot about the world we live in today. After all, for 8 years, 4 months and 29 days, no nuclear weapon has been detonated on Earth. It's the longest period without a nuclear detonation since the beginning of the atomic age, an absolute record unmatched since 1945.
Nutella's true story: do you know how and why the world's most famous spreadable cream came to be?
Although there are probably even tastier hazelnut spreads out there, Nutella has retained the enduring trust of its consumers for many years.
Goodbye cruel carriages: Colombian city opts for electric alternatives (and offers exploited horses for adoption)
Cartagena de Indias in Colombia has embarked on a historic transition in urban tourism: with the commissioning of electric carriages, the city has bid farewell to animal traction, marking a new era for the horses that worked in the historic center for years.
After you've seen what's really inside your water bottle under a microscope, you'll never forget to wash it
Do you think your water bottle contains only water? Think again.
Students refurbish used cars and donate them to single mothers
At a high school in Virginia, the school's workshop is a place where real opportunities are created.
Children banned on trains in France from now on?
We already knew about 'adult only' hotels and cruises, as well as some casual restaurants here and there, but trains were still missing from the list of places where children are not allowed.
Pyramids not built as we thought: 'forgotten force' contributed to building grand mystery
When we think about the Egyptian pyramids, we envision endless ramps, ropes pulled by hundreds of men and stone blocks dragged in the blazing sun. It's a powerful, almost cinematic image that's accompanied us for decades. But what if, in reality, it wasn't like this?
Scientists discover why we don't remember the first years of life (and why that may be a good thing)
Try going back in your memory and recall your second birthday. Hardly anyone really succeeds. In most cases, what we think we remember is a construction of stories we have heard a thousand times and photos we have seen in family albums.