Updated: April 8, 2024 5:07 PM EDT | Originally published: April 8, 2024 2:15 PM EDT
Crowds gathered across the U.S. for today’s total solar eclipse, with viewing sites set up across the path of totality—including one along Niagara Falls State Park, a special “eclipse flight” traveling through the eclipse’s path, and a mass wedding that took place in Russellville, Ark. just minutes before totality.
The eclipse passed through 15 states, entering the U.
Sherlock Star Amanda Abbington Joins Ludovica Musumecis Feature Debut To the Girl
“Sherlock” star Amanda Abbington has been tapped to appear in Ludovica Musumeci debut feature, “To the Girl I Once Knew.”
The film, which Musumeci writes and directs, has also cast Amelia Eve (“The Haunting of Bly Manor”) and Stella Lelouch (“The Reunion”).
Should You Eat Nightshade Vegetables?
If you've ever gone down the rabbit hole of health and wellness trends online, you've likely stumbled upon the so-called shadowy side of nightshades—vegetables that include tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers. What’s made them suddenly newsworthy is that they’ve been singled out by self-proclaimed wellness experts and celebrity dieters as culprits behind a range of health issues, from arthritis to autoimmune disease flare-ups and indigestion.
While there’s little scientific evidence for these claims, some people report feeling better after cutting nightshades from their diets.
Some African superstitions worth believing because they are backed by science
Are African superstitions worth believing because they are interesting? Believe it or not, Africans perpetuate the most interesting superstitions. Think about it: striking your left foot against a stone means bad luck, going out when you hear the shrill cry of a bush baby could get you killed, looking at the mirror at night could make you see demons, and so on. And when it comes to African myths, most people believe without questioning.
Son of God: Expect More Religious Movies in 2014
February 28, 2014 6:54 PM EST
Son of God, which opens this weekend and stars Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado as Jesus, is just the first in a barrage of religious films coming out in 2014, the Los Angeles Times notes.
The Jesus biopic, compiled from the History Channel miniseries The Bible, came out to lukewarm reviews. But if Son leaves you cold, perhaps a little Russell Crowe or Christian Bale will help you find religion on the big screen, as both are starring in religious-themed movies of their own.
Star Trek's William Shatner, Back From Space With a Message
A version of this article also appeared in the It’s Not Just You newsletter. Sign-up here to get a new edition every weekend. “I was moved to tears by what I saw, and I come back filled with…overwhelmed by sadness and empathy for this beautiful thing we call Earth.”
—Actor William Shatner upon returning safely home from his brief trip into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket on October 13th.
Super Bowl 2017: How to Make a Snack Stadium
What’s 1.5 feet high, contains all five food groups, made only once a year and is entirely edible? The Super Bowl Snack Stadium.
When I started making Snack Stadiums six years ago, there weren’t a lot out there. Now they’re made in all shapes and sizes, many with cardboard containers and pre-made kits with foil pans. But aside of the bottom tray and a few toothpicks for support, this one is all food — making it more challenging to build, and satisfying to enjoy.
Super Bowl History: Why Are Footballs Shaped Like That?
No matter what football fans may say, when the Super Bowl takes place on Sunday in Atlanta, the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams will not be be tossing around a pigskin. After all, the ball used in football is made of cow hide — steer hide, to be precise.
But there is some truth to that idiom. The first footballs used by American college players were once made out of a pig body part.
The 'Great British Bake Off' winner is also a track cyclist, boot camp teacher, and stuntwoman t
The 33-year-old wowed the judges with her final bake, a showstopper named "Ode to the honey bee," which was a multi-layered Entremet containing blackberry jelly, honey, lemon curd, and lavender mousse. When the result was announced, she said: "I just disbelieve it. The idea of winning was such a minute possibility. I don't think I'll forget this for as long as I live." You might assume that Faldo dedicates her life to baking — but she happens to also be a competitive track cyclist and a former army officer training to be a stuntwoman.
The History of the Boeing 747 in Photos
The last new Boeing 747 left the company’s factory on Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the iconic airplane that captured the world’s attention and brought more affordable air travel to millions of passengers. With its impressive size and graceful appearance, the 747, known as the “Queen of the Skies,” has been one of the most recognizable and versatile aircraft since its first flight in 1969. It transported NASA’s space shuttles and was the base for the U.