In 1942, a team led by Harvard chemist Louis Fieser developed a thickened incendiary mixture that changed the way fire could be used in war. Ordinary gasoline burned quickly and dispersed. Napalm ...

In Greek mythology, monk seals were highly revered as sacred animals. The god Poseidon protected them, and many believed they were divine. This belief has waned over the years as more people visit ...

When one of the world's most secretive and far-reaching organizations offers to share how it sees the world, it's worth taking a peek. That's the thought I had when I dove into the CIA World Factbook ...