Garden snails seem simple, but they’re full of strange features and habits most people never notice. They move slowly, hide in tiny gaps and appear harmless, yet their bodies are built in clever ways ...

Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits about plastic recycling, whale sharks and crab Rangoon enlightened and ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s auditioning for Mission: Impossible? Yeah. Same. Squirrels are basically fluffy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Santa Claus has an official mailing address. Yes, Santa actually has an official address: "Santa Claus, ...

Horses have been our companions for thousands of years, but there's much more to these animals than meets the eye. Some of their quirks might even surprise you! These little-known facts will change ...

It's been over 30 years since "Home Alone" premiered, but it remains a beloved holiday classic. Fans may not know that Macaulay Culkin improvised one of the film's most iconic moments. The cast almost ...

Times Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration is one of the world’s most iconic events, gathering millions in person and more than a billion viewers around the globe. From historic traditions to ...

Happy birthday, Jane Austen! The beloved novelist, famous for writing Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion, would have turned 250 years ...

The Gilmore Car Museum’s “Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience” is ongoing through Jan. 4! Enjoy visits with Santa, holiday activities, crafts, themed treats, gift shopping, festive exhibits, light ...

One of the most interesting and stunning countries in Europe, Italy has fascinating history and boasts incredible buildings, famous cuisine and much more. It is famous for many things, from the ...