Synesthesia: Fusion of the Senses

Vladimir Nabokov; James Joyce; F. Scott Fitzgerald. These are names of the literary giants of the 20th century. But they didn’t get there on their own.

Vera; Nora; Zelda. These are the names of the great writers’ wives—not as well known, perhaps, but essential. Whether as housekeeper, editor, secretary, or muse, they made it possible for their husbands to make masterpieces.

Even with five days dedicated to museums we aren't able to even come close to the amount of archived collections available online. So if you want to find more historic remnants online or if you are just looking for some fun ways to explore science, art, history, or really anything else, try some of the following resources to help you discover a few more online museums.

Today we're going to take a look at some of the more unusual collections online that feature odd food, beloved advertising icons, computers, and more. From the one-man online operations to large budget real life museums. And although many of these museums are full of truthful facts about sometimes odd subjects, today's feature is purely for entertainment value.

Some of the world's most famous pieces of art and photography hang on the walls of museums spread around the corners of the globe. Today, with the aid of a computer, you can virtually tour many of these museums without leaving your home. Check out these fabulous sites that feature the world's best art, photography, architecture, and music.

Children's museums are places of learning and wonder, often with plenty of hands-on activities for the kids. In this feature we profile some of the outstanding children's museums that you can visit with your kids in person, or virtually explore online.

Due to a condition called hyperthymesia, Jill Price can recall practically every day of her life in vivid detail. New scans of Price's brain may finally reveal the source of her extraordinary memory.

Sunday, Nov. 1 is the ING New York City Marathon, which attracts nearly 40,000 runners of every pace, ability and experience level, and more than 2 million spectators for a 26.2-mile run through the city’s five boroughs. 

From coast to coast, the U.S. is strewn with haunted hideaways and tales of terror that have yet to fade away. We've rounded up ten of the scariest, in prisons, historical American buildings, and seemingly quaint locales - even a bed and breakfast. The spooky selections are counted down, culminating with the number one most haunted place in the country, an unexpected sunny city.