Why a Marathon is 26.2 Miles — and Other Facts About the Ancient Footrace There’s no greater runner’s high than the feeling of crossing a marathon finish line — a culmination of months of training and dedication to put the human body through
The History of Puzzles, From Tangrams to Jigsaw Puzzles are seeing a resurgence. Faced with shelter-in-place mandates in early 2020, many people locked inside realized they had limited ways to occupy themselves, so they reached for a childhood
Games that go back centuries From the dawn of time up until about fifty years ago, people didn’t have TV, the internet or computers to pass the time in some enjoyable way. Instead of
5 winter holidays that aren’t Christmas Every year it seems like Christmas is getting earlier and earlier. Advertisements for shopping deals and gift ideas start to rear their ugly heads as early as October. Every other
A Brief History of Fast Food in America Let’s be honest: There are very few smells, tastes, and textures as saliva-inducing as a batch of fast-food french fries straight from the fryer. The hot, crisp, salty potato
How McDonald's took over the world Skip to main content PostsDraftPublishSome say they love it, some say they hate it, and those raking in megabucks through franchises certainly say I’m Lovin’ It. Whatever your opinion
21 Extremely Heartwarming Things That Happened in 2021 While 2021 was filled with unexpected challenges and hardships, there were also waves of hope and resilience that helped us navigate our new realities. In the midst of it all,
8 Things You Might Not Know About the U.S. Constitution The United States Constitution is one of the most famous documents in history. The landmark papers are the culmination of four months of vigorous debate at the 1787 Constitutional Convention
7 Surprising Facts About “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” The black dress. The pearls. The oversized sunglasses. The extra-long cigarette holder. The tiara. There are very few movie images that are as timeless as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at
8 of TV’s Most Memorable Theme Songs It’s been said that we live in a golden age of television due to the plethora of high-quality programs available to watch on cable and streaming services. That may
7 Thanksgiving Celebrations Around the World Americans are well versed in the so-called history of Thanksgiving, said to have kicked off with a shared, much-debated feast between the Plymouth colonists and native Wampanoag tribe in 1621.
3 of the most prolific authors you may never have heard of In the publishing world, there is a case to made for a balance of quality and quantity. Readers should eagerly await the next release from their favorite author, thrilled with
Does lucid dreaming actually work? Dreams can be fun, scary, boring or just plain weird. Sometimes, you realize that you’re dreaming while you’re still in the dream and can pretty much do or
3 Beautiful Alaskan Islands You Have To See Island hopping in Alaska? Yes, you can! It might not be tropical, but it doesn’t make it any less beautiful. Alaskan islands are some of the most pristine places
Greek Gods You've Never Heard Of The influences of ancient Greece on European civilizations are innumerable. From art and architecture to politics and philosophy, much of the foundation of the modern world was laid in ancient
12 Chilling Facts About Snow The magic of winter is best captured in a winter wonderland covered with a perfect blanket of snow. While the grandeur of the scenery is enough to warm your heart,
6 Countries With Unusual National Animals Did you know there are at least eight countries around the world with an eagle as their national animal? There’s only one country, however, that honors the Dodo bird.
The Stories Behind the Names of 10 Constellations Each constellation of stars in the night sky has a fascinating origin story. From the 48 constellations named by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in his 2nd-century book The Almagest to
6 Lesser-Known Firsts in Women’s History Women have contributed to almost every facet of life, from sports and science to art and politics. While some female role models are starting to get more recognition, we still
The Stories Behind 8 Iconic Brand Mascots Mascots can be powerful symbols for schools, sports teams, brands, and products, especially when they're effectively leveraged across advertising campaigns. Some (like the forgotten fourth Rice Krispies elf, Pow!) end
The Countries That Consume the Most Coffee, Tea, Wine, and Other Drinks We know that the French love their wine, and that the U.S. is on a big sparkling water kick. But that doesn’t necessarily make them the top consumers
How 6 Sports Teams Got Their Distinctive Names You don’t have to actually watch sports to be aware of the country’s most famous teams — or wonder how they got their names. While some are obvious (the
The Stories Behind 7 Memorable TV Theme Songs It’s been said that we live in a golden age of television due to the plethora of high-quality programs available on cable and streaming services. While that may be
Mermaids, Centaurs, and More: Mythological Creatures 101 Woven into tapestries, glittering from stained-glass windows, standing guard as statues, or starring in our favorite stories, films, and TV shows, mythological beasts such as unicorns and dragons have been
Why Is Bubble Gum Pink? Your Candy Questions, Answered Have you ever wondered why people give bags of Jordan almonds as wedding favors? Or why circus peanuts taste like bananas? Pop an after-dinner mint and settle in as we