A senator bluntly says what we’re all thinking about the awful and obnoxious government shutdown.

Senator Warren decided to get to the brass tacks about what this government shutdown is actually going to do to the country. She doesn’t mince words.

Culture

Historians explain why men in old-timey portraits always had one hand in their vest or coat

Nature

Beavers were brought to the desert to save a dying river. 6 years later, here are the results.

Nature

In 1879 a scientist buried bottles filled with seeds. Every 20 years, one is dug up and studied.

Culture

Gen Xers share 17 nostalgic dishes they ate growing up—and still make for dinner