Why Are Red and Green the Colors of Christmas?
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
2023-12-01 22:16
What Is the Longest Song Ever Recorded?
The Guinness World Record holder for longest song ever is based on a 16th-century Indian poem.
2023-11-23 22:21
How Did Black Friday Get Its Name?
The day after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, has a rather sinister label: Black Friday. How did that happen?
2023-11-23 06:49
What Does the Phrase ‘Talk Turkey’ Mean—And Where Did it Come From?
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
2023-11-21 22:25
Why Is My Turkey Wearing Frilly Paper Hats On Its Legs?
Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.
2023-11-18 01:52
Why Are the First Notes of a Tonal Scale Called ‘Do, Re, Mi’?
Solmization, or the practice of assigning syllables to the different “steps” of the scale, originated in ancient India.
2023-11-15 09:19
Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?
Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?
2023-11-14 04:16
Why Do We Only Say “Merry” for Christmas?
Americans favor 'Merry Christmas,' while Brits opt for 'Happy Christmas.' Here's how we got here.
2023-11-10 05:58
What’s the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?
Ever wondered if yams and sweet potatoes are the same thing? Read this before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.
2023-11-08 22:50
Why Is an Informant Called a ‘Stool Pigeon‘?
Pigeons aren’t known to be particularly talkative birds.
2023-11-01 05:48
Why Do Hearses Have Metal S-Shaped Scrolls Where the Back Windows Should Be?
A brief history of landau bars.
2023-10-31 03:30
What’s the Purpose of a Turkey’s Wattle?
The loose flesh that hangs from a turkey’s neck isn’t the most attractive part of the bird—to humans, at least.
2023-10-28 04:48