The ancient Greeks found nudity both practical and pleasant, and wore draped garments that could be thrown off within seconds if the need arose. They…
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During the final month of the year — and often, much sooner — vast numbers of harvested trees begin their migration indoors, where they are…
When Fats Domino died at age 89 on Oct. 24, 2017, his death drew renewed attention to the connection between this music legend and Chubby…
Whether it’s dry shampoo or paint, we’re accustomed to shaking aerosol canisters before we spray them. So it’s only natural that when we pick up…
America’s founding figures may have eschewed a monarchy for a constitutional republic, but that hasn’t dampened citizens’ fascination with royal families. After all, who doesn’t…
Rockefeller Center in New York City is home to one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of Christmas — the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. After…
Ah, the sounds of autumn: birds boisterously migrating, marching bands cheering on the home team, and of course, the unmistakable whine of leaf blowers as…
In southeastern Washington state, the Palouse River dives 200 feet (60 meters) off cliffs created by lava flows that occurred over 16 million years ago.…
Maybe you’ve lost a pair of sunglasses. Maybe you’ve found someone else’s earring. Maybe those items turn up in a lost-and-found area somewhere — a…
Ah, the sounds of autumn. For some, they are so satisfying — a bite into a crisp apple, the crunch of fallen leaves. For others,…