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Most Valuable Jane Austen Auction Ever: “Extraordinary” Items for Sale, From a Handwritten Letter to a Rare Copy of “Emma”

It is a truth universally acknowledged that an auction house in possession of Jane Austen memorabilia must be in want of a (bibliophile) buyer. Such is the case for Sotheby’s New York, where the most valuable auction related to the British author will be held Oct. 15. The lot includes a handwritten letter, a rare copy of Emma, and first editions of all six novels in contemporary binding.

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By Turning Hard Facts Into Soft Jazz, Students Aim to Save Florida’s Declining Oyster Population — Listen to the Tune

Jazz is notoriously divisive, but no matter how you feel about smooth saxophone and swinging piano, you can’t argue with the impact of one new entry in the genre: “Oysters Ain’t Safe,” composed and performed by students and faculty at St. Petersburg’s University of South Florida. In a project helmed by Assistant Professor of Anthropology […]

A house built by U.S. founding father John Hancock hits the market - for the first time in generations.Spanning three stories, the house, known as the Ebenezer Hancock House is located on 10 Mashall Street, Boston, Massachusetts.The historic home was built back in 1767, by John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This is the first time in generations the Ebenezer Hancock House has been listed for sale.This Boston Landmark resides on the National Registry of Historic Places.

250-Year-Old Home Built by US Founding Father Hits the Market in Boston

For the first time in nearly 50 years, a rare piece of U.S. history has hit the market: founding father John Hancock’s former home is for sale. Located at 10 Marshall Street in Boston, the three-story, Georgian-style Ebenezer Hancock House is 5,748 square feet and sits on a half-acre. It was built by Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, in 1767, and still has its original hearth and some ceiling beams.

The Holiday Season Countdown Is on: 14 Ways to Save and Not Break Your Budget

Listen closely: Can you hear it in the distance? It’s the sound of the holidays approaching! Bells are chiming, children are laughing, and if you really strain your ears, you’ll even catch the gentle jingle-jangle of your last two pennies rubbing together after it’s all over. Because, while many of us have already started counting down […]

The beautiful skyline of Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu shot via helicopter from over the ocean from an altitude of about 600 feet.

Hawaii Named the Happiest State in the US for 2025 — See the Top 10

Every U.S. state has something special to offer — but if you live in Hawaii, you can officially say you live in the happiest state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest report. This week, the personal finance website published its annual happiest state rankings based on 30 key metrics, including the depression rate, the […]

A Journey to the Bottom of Lake Tahoe Was Livestreamed for the First Time: Watch

Lake Tahoe is famous for water so clear, you can see 70 feet below the surface — but have you ever thought about what the lake bed looks like? Few have explored much farther beneath the frigid waves of the nearly 1,600-foot-deep lake, but thanks to a first-of-its-kind livestream from nonprofit the Tahoe Fund and […]

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The Winning Images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest Have Been Announced — See Our Favorites

Out of more than 5,500 submissions from 69 countries, the 11 winners of the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition have been selected — and the stunning shot above claimed the top spot in the Stars & Nebulae category. Captured by German photographers Julian Zoller, Jan Beckmann, Lukas Eisert, and Wolfgang […]

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Walking Your Way to Health: Why It’s an “Overlooked Superpower” — Plus 4 Challenges to Try

Between all the fitness apparel, classes, and equipment options at our fingertips, figuring out the best way to exercise can feel like solving a Rubik’s Cube. But there’s no need to twist yourself into knots to find a good workout. One of the easiest paths forward is free, accessible, and allows you to both chat […]

New “Beautiful Ballad” Version of a Whitney Houston Hit Features Her Original Vocals: Listen

It’s the song that’s sent countless wedding guests to the dance floor, a pop treasure if we’ve ever heard one: Whitney Houston’s 1987 single “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).” Though the legendary singer died in 2012, her legacy is living on through a harmonious new duet of the beltable tune that features […]

Maintainers performed a hydrazine safety check on NASAs X-59 at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 on 18 August 2025; hydrazine, though toxic, is a crucial in-flight engine restart backup being tested before first flight. A son of Concorde that could fly from New York to London in under four hours is preparing for take-off. NASAs X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is undergoing final safety tests before making its first flight. The aircraft is projected to fly at Mach 1.5, or approximately 990 mph (1,590 kph), meaning it could potentially fly nonstop from the UK capital to the Big Apple in approximately three hours and 44 minutes. Normal commercial flights generally take around seven to eight hours. The aircraft is designed to fly supersonic while generating a quiet thump rather than a loud sonic boom, a noise problem that has made such planes unsuitable for flying over populated areas. The X-59 is being tested at the U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, where safety systems are currently under evaluation.

NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Aircraft, Which Could Cross the Pond in Under 4 Hours, Is Preparing for Takeoff

If flying the seven hours from New York to London has you reciting “Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday,” TikTok’s recent viral soundtrack to videos of disappointing vacation moments, we have some good news: That travel time may soon get cut in half.

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Historic LA Merry-Go-Round That Inspired Disneyland to Be Restored and Reopened

One of the oldest wooden merry-go-rounds in California, the attraction that inspired Walt Disney’s vision of a family amusement park, is getting another go-round itself: Los Angeles’ Griffith Park carousel will be revamped in time for its 2026 centennial. Purchased by the city of Los Angeles’ Recreation and Parks Commission for $1 million, the carousel […]

After 7 Decades, Ford Is Moving Its Headquarters to a Massive “State-of-the-Art” Facility: See the New Digs

After 69 years, Ford Motor Co. is moving its world headquarters — but employees may hardly notice a change in their commute. Come November, the carmaker’s new 2.1-million-square-foot building will open just 3 miles away from the company’s current “Glass House” headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. “To attract the best talent, you have to give them […]