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What Made Jim Henson, the Visionary Behind the Muppets, One of the Nation’s Most Beloved Cultural Figures
Museum collections and a new documentary on Jim Henson’s life and career reveal how his creativity cemented his legacy
The Children of Pompeii Saw Gladiators Fight to the Death—and They Drew Graffiti About It
Researchers recently discovered bloodshed-themed stick-figure sketches in a cluster of houses in the doomed ancient city
Keith Haring Painted This Mural on the Wall of an Iowa Elementary School Library
Ahead of planned construction, experts removed the 4,000-pound wall behind the 1989 artwork, which is now on public display for the first time
Spellbinding Cover Art for 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' Could Break Auction Record
The original watercolor illustration of a young wizard boarding the Hogwarts Express was artist Thomas Taylor's first professional commission
Celebrate Moms This Sunday and Every Day With Moving Photos of Motherhood
This Mother’s Day, these shots from around the world remind us why they’re so special
U.S. Measles Cases Are Rising in 2024, CDC Warns
Health officials urge vaccination against the highly contagious virus, which has caused 121 infections in the country this year
Why Are Some People Left-Handed? Scientists Identify Rare Genetic Variants That May Be Linked to the Trait
The variants are present in fewer than 1 percent of people, but they were 2.7 times more likely to appear in lefties than in righties
How Kids Cornered the Market on Lemonade
The tangy tale of how America’s children learned to squeeze life for all it’s worth
Goodwill Listed This Rare Gold Lego Piece for $14.95. It Sold for $18,101
Lego created just 30 of the 14-karat gold Kanohi Hau masks for a giveaway in 2001
Rare 'Jungle Book' Watercolor Goes on Display at Rudyard Kipling's Home in England
"The Return of the Buffalo Herd" is one of only four surviving illustrations from the book
DNA Reveals Presence of Down Syndrome in Ancient Society
The burials of infants with Down syndrome in Europe provide insight into how babies with genetic conditions were cared for in premodern times, according to a new study
A.I. Learns Words From a Human Baby's Perspective, Using Headcam Footage
With only limited training, the model could correctly identify certain objects, suggesting some elements of learning language are not innate to humans
Why We're So Obsessed With Cute
A London exhibition explores how cute became such a powerful—and sometimes dangerous—cultural force
Mickey Mouse and Many Other Beloved Creations, Including Peter Pan and 'Mack the Knife,' Are Now in the Public Domain
Almost a century after the cartoon mouse made his first appearance, he finally belongs to everyone—sort of
103-Year-Old Artificial Christmas Tree Sells for Over $4,000
The tree was originally purchased for 8-year-old Dorothy Grant in 1920
Melatonin Use Is Rising in U.S. Children, Study Finds
Nearly one in five children under 14 are being given melatonin before bed, according to a survey of about 1,000 parents
Paddington Will Take Center Stage in Musical Adaptation
The beloved bear dressed in a blue duffle coat and red hat is set to sing and dance with the Brown family in 2025
The Ten Best Children's Books of 2023
This year’s top titles include an art history primer, a collection of silly poems and a mathematical word problem in disguise
Is 'The Boy and the Heron' Really Hayao Miyazaki’s Last Film?
Following many failed attempts to retire, the legendary animator has released a new semi-autobiographical feature
You Can Spend the Night in Santa Claus' Cabin—and Help Sort His Mail
Airbnb is offering one family a chance to spend three festive nights in Rovaniemi, Finland
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