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Loren Kreitzer barely survived on disability checks until an old, dusty blanket brought unexpected fortune.

Learn about dolphins, dried fruit, cats in history, and other unexpected facts from around the world

Industrial designer Doug Deitz discovered that most kids are deeply scared of MRI scans and redesigned the experience to be comforting and fun.

Cookies, zebras, and giant stars? These 7 surprising facts might just make your day

Think managers always prefer to hire good-looking candidates? A new study shows that's not always true.

A new study finds even minimal alcohol consumption during pregnancy harms the fetus: "There is no such thing as a safe amount of alcohol to consume during pregnancy."

Your guide to common winter halachot: prayer in the rain, umbrellas on Shabbat, and the deeper meaning of rainfall

Don't like sweating? Be grateful it's just regular perspiration, not sweat mixed with blood!

In a new book, author and entrepreneur Peter Shankman shares tips that can help individuals with ADHD improve their focus and productivity.

From giant penguins to Jewish Nobel winners, here are 7 fun and surprising facts to make you smile and think

Amid the chaos of fire, a haunting moment near the cemetery brought rescue workers, religious and secular, to pray together as one.

While others follow the conductor's baton, Nobuyuki Tsujii, a blind pianist, has his own ingenious method.

From majestic animals to rebuilt synagogues, these uncommon Jewish blessings honor moments of awe, beauty, and deep reflection.

How to tell if your fish are depressed and what you can do about it.

In an impressive archaeological reveal, new sections of the Western Wall have been uncovered, alongside a surprising Roman structure.

Discover fun and surprising facts about animals in space, strange laws, clever birds, and more

Indulged a bit too much during the holidays? Between Shabbat and festive meals, food plays a big role in Jewish celebrations. Now that it's over, here are some effective tips to lose the extra weight.

An American woman of Irish descent discovers her partial Jewish ancestry through a DNA test, unveiling a 100-year-old mix-up at a New York hospital where her Jewish father was raised as an Irish man.

For 12 years, a man in his seventies has been volunteering in the NICU to help busy parents. Now that his deeds have made headlines, what does he have to say about the job he's found?

A study from Spain found that a big breakfast is linked to better health, while skipping breakfast is associated with various risk factors for severe diseases.