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The May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens in southern Washington claimed 57 lives and blasted the terrain of old-growth ...

DinoLand Cafe goes full Jurassic, creating an immersive experience that transports you millions of years back in time while somehow serving food that’s thoroughly modern and unexpectedly delicious.

The Sabertooth Chicken Sandwich elevates the humble chicken sandwich with Swiss cheese, pickles, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and a special sauce that ties the elements together. Seafood options appear ...

On May 18, 1980, the United States experienced the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in its history.

On May 18, 1980, the United States experienced the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in its history. After more than two months of rumbling, Washington state's Mount St. Helens ...

Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal on a slab of sandstone ...

President Wilson signed the Selective Service Act of 1917 by which the United States raised an army for service in Europe ...