On May 20, 1506, Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid, Spain, at the age of 55, still erroneously believing that he had reached Asia. His last months were spent in poor health…

Homes of the future will utilize advanced sensors to control indoor air quality. Carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity levels, particulate matter and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)…

U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president once said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick"?

Though Luxembourg has one of the smallest populations in Europe (approximately 500,000), the country's divorce rate is the world's highest at 87%.

On May 15, 1982, the Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder duet “Ebony and Ivory” grabbed the coveted top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, holding it for seven weeks…

Having an extreme, overwhelming fear of snakes is called ophidiophobia. It's more intense than the somewhat-scared feelings towards snakes most people have.

MOVIES: What is Indiana Jones' real first name in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"?

Pretzels were originally created by monks around 610 A.D. to reward children for learning prayers, with their shape designed to resemble arms crossed in prayer.

On May 7, 1984, seven chemical companies, including Dow and Monsanto, agreed to pay $180 million to thousands of Vietnam veterans who'd been exposed to the chemical herbicide…

The country of Russia is so vast that the time difference between its westernmost and easternmost points is about 11 hours. For example, when it is noon in Kaliningrad…

MOVIES: What is the name of the fictional college where "Animal House" is set?

Michael Phelps's total of 28 Olympic medals places him ahead of more than 160 nations in the all-time gold medal rankings.

If you’re looking for an eye-catching ornament for your front yard, perhaps consider Tyra, the 86-foot-tall, 145,000-pound T. rex that currently graces the town of Drumheller near Calgary, Canada.

The most popular snack foods in America include Heinz Ketchup, M&Ms, Kit Kat bars, Snickers candy bars, Tostitos chips, Cheerios cereal, Hershey's chocolates and Lay's potato chips.

On April 27, 1521, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan was killed during a tribal skirmish on Mactan Island in the Philippines.

ENTERTAINERS: Which show launched the career of comedian/actor Jim Carrey?

The Cannabis Cup is the largest marijuana festival in the world, featuring music, food and comedy, as well as awards for best new product, hash, glass, booth and seed company.

A 70-year-old woman in Macau, China, went to the hospital after being startled by a 4-foot-4-inch robot on March 5, the Macau Post reported.

Irving Amen's "Piazza San Marco" (1954) Woodcuts are the oldest form of printmaking. The artist carves a design into a wooden block, and the raised areas that remain are inked…

On April 21, 1794, Josephine de Beauharnais, the future Empress of France and first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, was imprisoned during the Reign of Terror.