For many Americans, the menu on Thanksgiving is pretty familiar. Though not everyone eats the same things, there are some foods that have nonetheless become staples of the holiday. Items like cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed […]
The NFL was founded as the American Professional Football Association all the way back in 1920. Throughout this long, storied history, fans have witnessed countless crazy moments, from amazing athletic performances, to epic comeback wins. […]
What is the capital of Ohio? Many might be inclined to say Cleveland. After all, the city has a large population and is home to many well-known professional sports teams. But remember, there are many […]
What Is the Seventh Inning Stretch? In a sport filled to the brim with traditions, one of the most enduring and universal in baseball is the seventh inning stretch. In between the top and bottom […]
Have you noticed that each November, there seems to be a little more facial hair around? Maybe a typically clean shaven co-worker starts showing up to work looking like Grizzly Adams? Or perhaps you’ve noticed […]
The TV show Friends may have ended its run back in 2004, but that hasn’t stopped fans from continuing to binge watch this classic ‘90s sitcom. Thanks to dusty old DVDs, Netflix, and syndication, Friends […]
If you’ve ever found yourself at a Halloween party, it’s likely that at one time or another, you’ve witnessed the strange yet time-honored act of bobbing for apples. Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably at […]
What is Columbus Day? Who was Columbus? And why is the holiday controversial to some today? In this post, we’ll take a look at these questions and more. What Is Columbus Day? Columbus Day is […]
In 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Buenos Aires was elected pope. Taking the name Francis, he became the first ever pope to hail from the Americas, and the first from outside of Europe since the […]
One of the biggest fears most of us have is our hard-earned money being stolen. It’s bad enough if it’s taken by strangers, but we certainly don’t want it taken by someone we are supposed […]
“See ya later, alligator!” “In a while, crocodile!” If you thought the gators swimming in Florida neighborhood pools were big, then you must not know about Shieldcroc. Living roughly 93 million to 99 million years […]
Election season is always a strange time, but one tradition seems to have people scratching their heads more than the rest. Politicians have been kissing babies for hundreds of years. But why? Why do politicians […]
If you use the terms “bees,” “hornets,” and “wasps” interchangeably, you may be surprised to learn that they really aren’t the same thing. While a lot of people realize that bees are different, many don’t […]
Located on the shore of Lake Erie, Cleveland, Ohio, is a city with lots to offer. It is home to many popular attractions, like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the famous West Side […]
When it comes to holidays, there are some that are well-known and familiar, like Christmas and Thanksgiving, and then there are those that are a bit more obscure. Falling into this latter category are observances […]
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