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Throughout more than a century of publication, the Sears catalog was a go-to source for American shoppers seeking out standard home...

One of the beautiful things about humanity is its rich mélange of customs and traditions. Unfortunately for international travelers, this...

Since it was first celebrated in the late 19th century, Groundhog Day has been a fun — albeit scientifically dubious — annual tradition....

Punxsutawney Phil — the star of Groundhog Day — has a big job. Every February 2, the furry critter is responsible for encouraging (or...

Beer dates back at least 5,000 years Beer is as old as history — and by some counts, even older. Many experts assert that the emergence...

The reedy hum of bagpipes calls to mind tartan attire and the loch-filled lands of Scotland, which is why it might be surprising to learn...

colorful celebration that’s steeped in folklore and history, Lunar New Year is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the world....

It’s a common misconception that potatoes hail from Ireland, or elsewhere in Europe, but they were actually first cultivated in the New...

Optical illusions are more than just magic tricks for the eyes — they’re a fascinating peek into the mysterious workings of the brain. At...

The average person can probably name a couple of the more famous shipwrecks — maybe the Titanic or Queen Anne's Revenge — but there are...

While Washington, D.C., is the U.S. capital we’re most familiar with today, it’s far from the country’s first. In fact, it came at the...

The human body is a complex biological system, and it can’t function without certain vital organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs....

Mushrooms are all around us, whether we see them or not. The tastiest end up on our pizzas and in our salads, whereas the deadliest are...

If you added up all the money in the world — from dimes and dollars to stocks — how much would there actually be? The question isn’t as...

On January 15, 1919, more than 2 million gallons of molasses spewed through Boston’s North End in an event known today as the Great...

O n September 12, 1866, a packed house at Niblo's Garden theater at the junction of Broadway and Prince Street in New York City witnessed...

For decades, directors used the pseudonym “Alan Smithee” when they didn’t want their real names on a film. Even if you’ve never heard of...

Since ancient humans first polished reflective stone, mirrors have played a sizable role in history. Mirrors feature prominently in fairy...

The state of Kansas has contributed much to American culture. For junk food connoisseurs, it’s the birthplace of Pizza Hut and ICEEs, and...

In a metropolis filled with architectural marvels both new and old, the Empire State Building still carries major clout as a defining...