Flaco captured the hearts of New Yorkers
When a thoughtless vandal damaged an exhibit at the Central Park Zoo in 2023, a Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco escaped and found fame. Not on Broadway,…
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The first computer artist was a computer
Believe it or not, artificial intelligence art has a history — and not just within the last two years. In fact, the history AI-generated art goes back to…
How to catch and release a fish
These steps help you return a fish to the water so it can be caught again. They are from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fishing Basics (Alpha). * Land your…
The first televised April Fools’ Day hoax
Perhaps because of its serious reputation, the BBC pulled off the first successful April Fools’ hoax in 1957. During the program Panorama, distinguished…
Most expensive Big Macs
When the Big Mac debuted in 1968, it cost 45 cents. Times have changed. Today, Big Macs are most expensive in Hawaii, with an average price of $5.31….
Remarkable gene therapy helps children hear
In a landmark clinical trial, a new gene therapy appears to have given five children who were born deaf the ability to hear. The trial, conducted in China…
Fun is fattening
A 2016 study found that among one-week vacationers, about 61 percent gained about a pound of weight on average — and some up to seven pounds, according…
Chicago’s unique St. Patrick’s tradition
Chicago has a lot of endearing quirks, and you can grab a front row seat to one of the wildest if you visit on March 17, when the Chicago River flows…
Bargain vase is the find of a lifetime
Jessica Vincent had always enjoyed thrifting and knew a good find when she saw one. But even she was surprised when her eagle eye turned a $3.99 vase into…
Nostalgia for breakfast
Some foods have been beloved for generations, and others are best left in the past. Love them or hate them, at least some of these five classic breakfast…