Pope Francis is smiling and waving while wearing white robes and a cross necklace. He is standing in front of a red curtain.
Share this story on Twitter.

Top Image Credit: vaticannews.va

ROME, Italy—Pope Francis, 88, died on April 21, one day after appearing at St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday.

Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, and he... Read more

Shrew Facts: • Year it was identified: 1902 • Weight: 2 to 3 grams • Length: 3.5 to 4 inches
Share this story on Twitter.

The next time you think you can’t do something challenging just because you’re too young, it may be worth reconsidering.

A group of college students recently photographed a tiny mammal in California that managed to dodge cameras since it was first identified nearly 100 years ago!... Read more

Penny Facts. Year of first penny: 1793. First Lincoln penny: 1909. Current design released: 2010
Share this story on Twitter.

What has been around since 1793, was designed by Benjamin Franklin, and costs three times as much to make as it is worth?

The penny! In fact, the penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint after its establishment in 1792. Back then, the one-cent coin was larger and made of... Read more

 An underwater photo shows a large coral reef that looks pale and damaged. The corals are turning white, a sign of coral bleaching. Some fish swim in the background, but the reef looks unhealthy compared to a colorful, thriving coral ecosystem.
Share this story on Twitter.

Photo credit: nationalgeographic.org

Scientists have discovered the largest coral ever recorded, and it’s in the southwest Pacific Ocean.

The mega coral measures 111 feet by 105 feet, and 18 feet... Read more

A young man in a blue suit stands in a room with his arms raised in victory, smiling brightly. He has a badge around his neck and is celebrating a big win, with a background showing logos like Google and other event sponsors.
Share this story on Twitter.

Top Photo: Gukesh Dommaraju Photo credit: FIDE photo

Gukesh Dommaraju recently became the youngest-ever UNDISPUTED classical chess world champion—and he’s only 18 years old!... Read more

Records Facts: • Most concurrent records held: 181 • Largest drawing by an individual: 10,814.5 sq feet • Deepest concert underground 9,000 feet
Share this story on Twitter.

Have you ever wondered who has the largest collection of rubber ducks? Or who holds the record for the most magic tricks performed underwater in three minutes?

If you want to know facts like these, there are the Guinness World Records, the self-proclaimed ultimate authority on record-... Read more

 A collection of warm winter accessories, including colorful hats, gloves, scarves, and ear warmers. The items are cozy and made of wool and fleece, with patterns like plaid, stripes, and mixed colors, ready to keep someone warm in cold weather.
Share this story on Twitter.

The holidays are here! While many kids are looking forward to feasting and opening gifts with their family, a lot of them also understand that others aren’t so fortunate and may need some help.

Here in Arizona, did you know that 1 in 5 kids faces FOOD INSECURITY? That term... Read more

Facts: • Jerome was founded in 1876  • Bisbee was founded in 1877  • Copper Queen Mine closed in 1975
Share this story on Twitter.

Fall is here, and that means spooky season for some people. Fortunately for those with an interest in ghosts, Arizona has some noteworthy spots with reported sightings!

Jerome was once known as the “Wickedest Town in the West.” The mining town was founded in 1876 and was once the fourth... Read more

The image shows various segments of the fossil in different colors, including purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange, highlighting the distinct parts of the ancient creature’s anatomy.
Share this story on Twitter.

Fossil Facts

• Youti yuanshi age: 520 million years+

Location of discovery: China

Basal tetrapod age: 280 million years

Location of discovery: Namibia

What are fossils? Where do they come from and how are... Read more

Pages