Not long ago, a book party like this would have been unthinkable: a Washington celebration of one of the most notorious French novels ever written. But on a frigid December night, some 50 people ...
The U.S. women's senior national basketball team is one of the most dominant in history, winning eight consecutive Olympic golds dating back to the 1996 Atlanta Games. Many of the young stars vying ...
Some were the size of a dog. Others were as large as polar bears. A newly-discovered fossil of the ferocious hyaenodont is helping scientists understand a little bit more about the mysterious ...
It’s that time of the year when PBS News Hour invites two of our regular literary critics, Ann Patchett and Maureen Corrigan, to highlight their favorite books of the year. Jeffrey Brown picks up the ...
Ever looked at your iPhone, MacBook, or even an old iPod and wondered, “Why does the Apple logo have a bite taken out of it?” You’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the most recognizable logos in ...
You’ve probably been told to “bite the bullet” at least once in your life. In-laws coming over for dinner? You’ll just have to bite the bullet and get through it! But what exactly is the meaning of ...
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Gnat bites cause small, itchy red bumps that you can treat at home by cleaning and icing the area. You can wear protective clothing and use insect repellents to prevent gnat bites. Over-the-counter ...