The Surprising History of the Hanukkah Dreidel
It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.
2023-11-01 23:15
IMF praises Serbia's economic recovery, says energy reforms must continue
BELGRADE The Serbian economy is recovering well from last year's energy shocks despite headwinds from an adverse global
2023-11-01 00:29
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
Why Do We Call Blonde Kids ‘Towheads’?
The origin of ‘towhead’ has roots in 14th-century England, when ‘tow’ often referred to textile fibers.
2023-10-28 05:20
Why We Eat What We Eat on Thanksgiving
We look back at the history of Thanksgiving to explain how turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie got on your plate.
2023-10-28 03:45
South China Sea: Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Biden's statement comes days after collisions between Filipino and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
2023-10-26 14:24
Why Is Opening an Umbrella Indoors Supposed to Be Bad Luck?
When it comes to superstitions about bad luck, indoor umbrellas are right up there with broken mirrors and black cats.
2023-10-26 05:22
IMF'S Georgieva: Interest rates to stay high, dampen growth
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON The head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that international cooperation
2023-10-25 17:18
Israel-Hamas conflict a new cloud among many - IMF chief
By Maha El Dahan, Yousef Saba and Nadine Awadalla RIYADH The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2023-10-25 16:22
China Ousts Defense Minister, Ending Mystery Over His Status
China’s Li Shangfu became the nation’s shortest-serving defense minister ever, ending months of speculation over his status, as
2023-10-25 08:25
The Reason Why a Standard Piece of Paper Is 8.5 Inches by 11 Inches
The letter-sized standard actually has roots in the 1660s, when paper was made by hand—and Herbert Hoover had something to do with it, too.
2023-10-24 22:52
IMF reaches staff-level agreement for over $200 million to Senegal
DAKAR The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal for the country to receive
2023-10-24 20:19