Giovanni Cassini was born in Perinaldo, in what is now Italy, on June 8, 1625. Early work on Jupiter and Mars’ rotational periods and the positions of Jupiter’s satellites led to an invitation ...

The blonde bombshell—who studied five languages, played the violin and the piano, and reportedly had an IQ in the 160s—once said of her reputation, “I had better than a B-plus average at the ...

French writer Jules Verne spent much of his literary career penning entries in his 54-volume strong Voyages Extraordinaires series. One of his best-known books, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the ...

But somewhere between fixing landing gear in Oklahoma and raising two young sons on his own, the 33-year-old aircraft mechanic — known as “Airplane Facts with Max” online — started gaining ...

On Italy's island of Sicily, Mount Etna has spewed lava almost continuously for thousands of years, threatening inhabitants, but also supporting flora and fauna. Mount Etna rises 3,357 meters ...

Saharan dust will be added to the list over the next few days. Here are four quick facts about the African dust approaching the United States this week. It’s More Common Than You Think June 1 is ...

From busking on Canadian sidewalks to breaking global streaming records, here are the essential facts that define Justin Bieber’s journey from teen heartthrob to pop icon. Few artists have ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. 1984-1990 – Works at the investment bank Dillon, Read & Co. 1990-1993 – Assistant Secretary and then Under ...

Blood is the life-maintaining fluid that flows through the body's blood vessels: Red blood cells (erythrocytes). These carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. White blood cells ...

As it stands in June 2025, following an update rolled out on May 13, Giovanni’s team sees several possibilities, including a finale against Dialga, the latest legendary to see the Shadow treatment.

Here are 20 amazing facts and statistics that show why Gehrig is among the best players to ever take the field. The Iron Horse’s streak • Lou Gehrig Day is on June 2, in part because that is the day ...