Who owns the Statue of Liberty — New York or New Jersey?

One more example of America’s strange borders...

Things cut in half and looked at closely

From Macro Room: “This time we've decided to cut in half and observe the inside of different objects, from fruits and vegetables, a shoe and even an old digital camera!”

Do you know the real history of Halloween?

Halloween is a uniquely American holiday, and Catholics understandably approach its traditions with mixed emotions. However, one may not realize that the origins of Halloween are actually very Catholic. Historian Fr. Augustine Thompson, O.P., gives us a fascinating insight into Halloween and shows how a thorough understanding of its history is essential to properly approaching the festivities with faith and joy in Christ.

Krakatau volcano suddenly exploded two weeks ago. Here’s what it looked like...

“Video was taken during a VolcanoDiscovery expedition to Krakatau from 13-20 Oct 2018. In the afternoon of 17 Oct, a particularly violent explosion occurred as lateral blast that excavated a pit crater beneath the southern lid of the crater, at the same location the September lava flow had overspilled from the crater. By 19 Oct, this new pit had merged with the main crater, enlarging it.”

What’s the problem with pot?

When you smoke weed, are you living life to the full?

Watch: The computer technology used in making this new World War I film is astonishing

'Lord Of the Rings' director Peter Jackson has seen footage of a mine explosion that his own grandfather was only a hundred yards away from on the Western Front at the time. He spoke about his new film 'They Shall Not Grow Old' with reporter Lisa Hartle.

With teamwork and courage, men can steal meat from lions... and souls from the devil...

“Rakita has been attacked by lions before. He knows this could end badly.”

National Geographic: Can you survive quicksand?

Is it possible to survive being stuck in quicksand? National Geographic’s Jonny Phillips risks life and limb to experience firsthand what it is like to slowly sink into quicksand — just a few feet away from an incoming tide.

The biggest water evacuation in history (500,000 people in 9 hours) wasn’t Dunkirk — it was Manhattan

Tom Hanks narrates the epic story of the 9/11 boatlift that evacuated half a million people from the stricken piers and seawalls of Lower Manhattan...

You’ve never heard of her, but you’ve heard her — Carole Kaye, rock’s most prolific session musician

From the Beach Boys to the Brady Bunch, the unknown Carol Kaye can be heard on thousands of songs...