Whether you enjoy the velvety skin on peaches or peel it off, you may wonder why they developed fuzz in the first place.

Here, in no particular order, are just a few of history’s most influential tomes—and how they made humanity look at things in a new light.

No, spies aren't all focused on national security. Yes, the CIA did deploy a mission called Operation Acoustic Kitty.

Alfred L. Cralle made scooping ice cream a one-hand job with his ingenious patent.

The best children’s books of all time include works by J.R.R. Tolkien, Maurice Sendak, Louisa May Alcott, and more.

Billie Jean King is one of tennis’ most celebrated athletes. But she also championed gender equality efforts and fought for equal pay in sports.

Machines called “Readies” were writer Bob Brown’s answer to “talkies” in the 1930s.

From what makes red velvet cake red (and velvet, for that matter) to its highly dubious origin story, here’s what you need to know about this delicious dessert.

From a record-breaking mountain climber to a British adventurer who may have died searching for a city that doesn’t exist and beyond, these explorers have fates that are shrouded in mystery.

Through her restaurant, cookbook, and television show, Joyce Chen introduced many Americans to Chinese cuisine.

In 1945, the American military detonated an atomic bomb over Hiroshima, killing thousands of people instantly. Today, memorials and exhibitions symbolizing peace offer visitors new insights into the tragedy and post-war recovery efforts.

The daughter of King James VI and I was Electress Palatine of the Rhine and Queen of Bohemia, and through her grandson, the founder of a new British ruling dynasty.