Collecting things is one of the world's oldest hobbies. From famous paintings to rocks, there's a market for just about anything. So next time you're spring cleaning, don't just throw everything away.

The purpose of a boycott is to cause economic loss and change behavior, and many throughout history have been successful. A boycott is a form of protest, for moral, social, or political reasons, ...

Hollywood has been a male-dominated industry, but that’s changing. A study from the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University found that female characters ...

Which Country Spends the Most on Police? The idea of policing is not new. The first police organization started in ancient Egypt in 3,000 B.C. England had police in the 13th century. And the first ...

Mankind has been brewing alcoholic drinks since ancient times. Egyptians produced wine and beer for everyday consumption starting around 4,000 B.C., and by the Middle Ages, in Europe, many people ...

One of the most amazing things about America is its diversity of cuisine. In addition to ethnic foods of all types, the U.S. has a history of self-founded restaurants. Some become successes and spawn ...

Most pennies are worth one cent - but a few rare pennies are worth looking for. Collectibles come and go. But coins hold their value remarkably well. Some pennies, originally worth a single cent, are ...

Americans eat about 50 billion burgers per year. Put another way, that’s three burgers per week for every man, woman and child. Put still another way, that’s about 153 burgers per year, per person.

Reggaeton has come a long way. Back in the 1990s, the Latin music genre was officially banned by the Puerto Rican government for being too crude and explicit. That’s hard to believe considering that ...

Finally getting around to cleaning out the attic? Before you toss out Grandma's collection of brass reindeer and plastic lawn Santas, make sure they're not worth a fortune. Vintage Christmas ...

Scouring thrift stores is a favorite pastime of many people. While we often find small things we love and can’t do without, it's rare to find truly valuable items. But it does happen. Some ...

Amsterdam (pictured) and the other cities on this list have booming tech sectors and some truly innovative ideas. Human-helping robots, smart districts and a tiny town devoted to self-driving cars — ...