Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits ...

If someone told you it rained fish once upon a time, would you believe them? You’d be forgiven if you said “no.” But get this ...

The world is a pretty fascinating place. But there are so many things happening all at once that you’d be forgiven for ...

The world is a pretty fascinating place. But there are so many things happening all at once that you’d be forgiven for ...

Santa inspired by St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for kindness and secret gift-giving. Santa's red suit popularized by Coca-Cola, earlier depictions showed him in bishop's attire. Santa's ...

Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, and honestly, it’s way more interesting than most people realise. Every year, Americans come together on the fourth Thursday ...

The season is known as both “fall” and “autumn.” The word “autumn” comes from Latin, while “fall” originated in 17th-century Britain as a shortening of the phrase “fall of the leaf.” While both are ...

Researchers have unveiled an “evapolectric” device that pulls energy from the evaporation of water, producing significantly more electrical power than previous moisture-based energy technologies. The ...

The internet is overflowing with fascinating things, but finding them can feel like swinging a metal detector across a never-ending beach. There’s a lot to dig through before you hit anything worth ...

University of Pennsylvania researchers accidentally stumbled onto a novel material that can pull water from the air without requiring external energy. While testing a mix of hydrophilic nanopores and ...

Soccer is the world’s most beloved sport, played and watched by millions across the globe. From its ancient origins right through to the modern era, the game has a rich history filled with fascinating ...