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 Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
2023-11-15 10:24
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
Delhi AQI: Can artificial rain fix toxic air in India's capital?
The Delhi government wants to use cloud-seeding to combat the city's pollution crisis.
2023-11-14 06:28
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
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Race to save 40 trapped workers
A portion of the under-construction tunnel collapsed on Sunday morning, trapping the men inside.
2023-11-13 17:27
Delhi AQI: Toxic haze in India capital after Diwali festival
Many people burst crackers to celebrate the Diwali festival despite a ban on fireworks due to high pollution.
2023-11-13 14:50
Diwali: Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights
The Hindu festival of Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.
2023-11-12 07:54