A new year is upon us. Yet have you ever wondered why New Year’s Day is on New Year’s Day? Typically, holiday dates aren’t simply pulled...
There are lots of ways to get scammed out of money these days, but it is frequently happening with payment apps. Pew Research found that 13...
When you think of fast food breakfast, Taco Bell probably doesn’t jump right to the top of the list. Taco Bell has become known for its...
You’ve heard it said that we only use a tiny percentage of our brain, the implication being that if we could just access all of those...
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You probably know Brazil is famous for its elaborate celebration of Carnival (Feb. 17 to 22). In Rio de Janeiro alone, two million people gather in...
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Chocolate is the perfect sweet treat for almost any occasion. Here are several great reasons to serve it during Christmas. • It brings people together. Whether...
1. De-ice outdoor steps and walkways To prevent holiday guests from slipping, falling, and injuring themselves while walking to your front door, clear snow and ice...
Not all caregivers are adults. In fact, as many as 1.4 million children in the United States between the ages of eight and 18 are caregivers....
Organizing a gift exchange is a great way to kick off the holidays. However, it can be difficult to buy the perfect gift when you don’t...
Every December, Christmas markets start popping up in towns across the country. Here are five great reasons to visit one in your area. 1. To find...
Do you share a birthday with a celebrity? 1 – Bette Midler, 77, singer, actress, Paterson, NJ, 1945. 2 – Nelly Furtado, 44, singer, Victoria,...
If you love working with children and want to contribute to your community, consider becoming an early childhood educator. High school graduates, retirees returning to the...
If you can’t visit your loved ones during the holiday season, consider getting together with them online. A virtual celebration is an alternative option that simply...
The shopping phenomenon known as Black Friday grows in popularity every year. To help you find the best sales and discounts, here are four common myths...
When her husband was assassinated on November 22, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy was wearing her iconic pink suit and pillbox hat. Today, nearly 60 years later, nearly...
The holiday season is in full swing, and celebrations of all kinds abound. However, amidst the merriment and festivities, it’s important to remember you should never...
‘Tis the season for iPhone updates. Back in September, Apple unveiled its latest iPhone models, and units have been shipping for a few weeks now. While...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and university researchers have a common cause in robotics: Keeping workers safe and healthy. Two years ago, as...
In Spock’s words, Apple’s newest phones make it easier to live long and prosper. That’s because some iPhones can use satellite networks to send emergency messages...
Taps is a 24-note bugle call played at American military funerals, wreath-laying ceremonies, and memorial services like Veterans Day. In 1862, Major General Daniel Adams Butterfield...
They call Superman the “Man of Steel” because steel ranks among the strongest known materials. But modern synthetic materials, like Kevlar, are far stronger and lighter....
“Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason, and plot,” the 19th-century English folk verse begins as it launches into the tale of Guy Fawkes and...
198.4 billion dollars. That’s how much the video game industry drummed up in 2021, topping the record-breaking 2018 $41.1 billion movie box office. Yet while Hollywood...
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More than 500 years after Christopher Columbus landed in the Bahamas, his legacy is … complicated. But whether you revere or revile him, chances are very...
Do you share a birthday with a celebrity? 1 – Penn Badgley, 36, actor (Gossip Girl), Baltimore, MD, 1986. 2 – Karamo Brown, 42, television...
Talk about bad weather. The forecast for Jupiter is a massive storm. That’s the same storm that has been hammering the planet for at least 350...
The economy gives, and the economy takes. During economic expansions, many businesses and individuals thrive. However, once the economy starts to contract, it often means hard...