A rare collection of tools and tricks used by legendary magician Harry Houdini for seemingly inexplicable escape acts — including handcuffs and neck and leg shackles — are now on display a century ...

Patagonia’s Houdini Jacket is a fan-favorite windbreaker for its barely-there feel, packable design and reliable weather protection, and now it’s seeing a rare markdown at REI. The ultra-popular ...

(RNS) — The black, gold-embroidered cloth that shrouds Islam’s holiest site in Saudi Arabia is a revered artifact that carries spiritual meaning for Muslims worldwide. (RNS) — Convicted sex offender ...

Apple (AAPL) and Qualcomm (QCOM) are concerned about the strained supplies of Japan's high-end glass cloth fiber, Nikkei Asia reported. Glass cloth is a vital part in chip substrates and printed ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Nearing 110 years old, the former Grand Rapids Savings Bank building still stands elegant and tall. The 13-story tower fits in among the downtown skyline with its Greek ...

Kente cloth, the vibrant woven fabric originating from the Ashanti, Akan, and Ewe people of Ghana, has long symbolized wealth, royalty, and tribal identity. Over time, its cultural significance has ...

Escape artist Harry Houdini is shown before being lowered in a packing crate into the ice-covered Detroit River in 1907. (AP Photo) (1907 AP ) DETROIT – There’s an urban legend that Harry Houdini died ...

Halloween is on Friday but it also marks the 99th death anniversary of one of the most famous magicians ever. You may not have known, but Harry Houdini performed his last show in downtown Detroit ...

The spookiest time of the year is upon us once more as our attention turns to jack-o’-lanterns, black cats and things that go bump in the night. This was once the time when the widow of one of the ...

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