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Easter, which will be observed on April 20, 2025, is the oldest and most important of all Christian festivals. The holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many adults in the US observe it by attending special church services. Some also fast or give up certain foods or habits for 40 days leading up to Easter. For American kids, the holiday centers around egg hunts, parades, and the Easter Bunny. But not all countries follow these traditions. Here are a few unique Easter celebrations from around the world....

With advanced air filters and strict cleaning routines, the International Space Station (ISS) is one of the cleanest places beyond Earth. Yet astronauts often experience a range of health issues while aboard. A new study suggests that one reason may be that the ISS is too clean!...

Fast fashion has made clothing cheaper than ever, but at a high environmental cost. Earth.org estimates that about 92 million tons of unwanted clothing end up in landfills every year. That is the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothes being dumped every second. Thomas Harter and his team at Austria's Graz University of Technology hope to help reduce this waste by using discarded clothes to create stronger packaging material....

With 146 moons, Saturn had already surpassed its closest competitor, Jupiter, which has just 95. The discovery of 128 more has pushed Saturn's total to 274, further cementing its title as the "moon king." That is nearly twice the combined total of all other planets....

Ever wondered how many calories are on your plate? Cal AI, a smart fitness app, gives you instant answers. Simply take a picture of the food, and the app will provide you with an accurate calorie and nutritional breakdown to help you make smarter dietary choices....

Ready, set, run — the reindeer are right behind you! The Running of the Reindeer race in Anchorage, Alaska, is a high-energy dash where thrill-seekers sprint through the streets with real reindeer chasing them. Inspired by Spain’s Running of the Bulls, this annual event adds an Alaskan twist and is much safer....

Blue Origin's 11th human spaceflight, NS-31, will launch with an all-female crew on April 14, 2025. This will be the first all-female crewed mission since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova's historic solo flight in 1963. She was the first woman in space....

On the heels of the spectacular total lunar eclipse on March 13, 2025, comes another celestial spectacle. On March 29, 2025, some lucky stargazers will witness a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible in varying degrees across northeastern North America, much of Europe, and Russia....

A Flamin' Hot Cheeto resembling Charizard, the iconic, dragon-like Pokémon with wings, has sold for an astounding $87,840. The Fire/Flying-type Pokémon look-alike, named "Cheetozard," was listed for $250 by Goldin Auctions on February 10, 2025. After a bidding war that stretched into the early hours of March 2, 2025, it sold for $72,000 plus $15,840 in fees to an anonymous buyer. Cheetozard is now the most expensive food item ever sold by Goldin....