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The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Photos

Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

More than 40 years after his death, Martin Luther King, Jr. still stands as one of the most symbolic figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Read more

The Science of Champagne

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:02 AM ET | 0

Once the New Year's Eve conversation peters out, you can impress your friends with the science behind champagne. Read more

The Four-Year-Old Feminist Sensation -- Some Questions

Posted by Benjamin Radford Thu Dec 29, 2011 09:17 AM ET | 0

A young girl takes on gendered marketing for kids. Her rant is epic but who is really behind pink for girls and blue for boys anyhow? Read more

The Four-Year-Old Feminist Sensation -- Some Questions

First Glimpse Inside Apple's Grand Central Store

Posted Wed Dec 7, 2011 01:12 PM ET | 0

The 23,000-square-foot prime location is one of Apple’s biggest retail stores. Read more

Manly Science Man Gift Guide

Posted Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:31 PM ET | 0

Gift ideas for that special someone who oozes a manly blend of science and technology. Read more

Pepper Spray and Stampedes -- Must Be Black Friday

Posted Fri Nov 25, 2011 02:17 PM ET | 0

As shop doors opened across the country, a few shoppers were a little too eager to find "that" bargain. Read more

Discovery's Couch Potato 2011 Gift Guide

Posted by Trace Dominguez Wed Nov 23, 2011 01:53 PM ET | 0

This gift guide has a half-dozen gifts for your favorite couch potato that are worth sitting down over. Read more

Discovery's Couch Potato 2011 Gift Guide

Thanksgiving's Cultural Cousins

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Nov 21, 2011 02:21 PM ET | 0

Thanksgiving is hardly the only autumn festival celebrating family and the Earth's bounty. Read more

10 Unusual Tourist Attractions: Photos

Posted Wed Jul 6, 2011 07:12 AM ET | 0

Looking for something entirely out of the ordinary? Explore some of the these unusual tourist attractions. Read more

Cinco de Mayo: NOT Mexico's Independence Day

Posted by Lauren Effron Thu May 5, 2011 10:48 AM ET | 0

Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico's freedom from France -- but it's celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico! Read more

Readers' Comments...And April Fools' Day Headline Contest Winner

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Fri Apr 8, 2011 12:38 PM ET | 0

Who won our April Fools' headline contest? Read on to find out if it was you. Also, the best readers' comments. Read more

April Fools' Day Headline CONTEST...Plus Your Comments!

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Fri Apr 1, 2011 11:32 AM ET | 0

Think you're funny? Enter our Discovery News April Fools' Day Headline Contest! While you're at it, check out our readers' best comments of the week. Read more

Italy Celebrates 150 Years of Unification

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Mar 17, 2011 03:44 PM ET | 0

Before 1861, Italy was, in the words of the Austrian statesman Metternich, a "mere geographical expression." Read more

Irish Beer Does Not Travel Well

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Mar 17, 2011 02:17 PM ET | 0

Guinness stout loses much of its appearance, mouthfeel and flavor after being exported, research shows. Read more

Mardi Gras Through The Ages

Posted Tue Mar 8, 2011 05:49 PM ET | 0

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a holiday worth much more than a handful of beads. It's a celebration of cultures steeped in centuries of tradition. Read more