Although the exact origins of this particular phrase are rather hazy, it seems probable that waiting for the other shoe to ...

Another reason for their declining numbers is flower collectors. Some seek monkey face flowers for their beauty and rarity. Plucking a few Dracula orchids may not seem like a big deal—but one ...

Halloween traditions are so ingrained in America that it’s easy to forget the holiday’s history as a pagan celebration marking the conclusion of the harvest, with rituals that were more ...

You’ve likely heard the term New Zealander referring to people living in the island nation east of Australia. However, they often go by the name Kiwi as well. If you’re curious where the moniker comes ...

Covered bridges are mostly prized for their old-timey charm today, but they once served a practical purpose.

Out of 433 national park units, Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site in Washington, D.C., is the least visited of them ...

The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most famous pieces of art in the world. The 950-year-old, 230-foot chronicle of the Norman ...

Warhol was an avid viewer, too. In one 1984 diary entry, he bemoaned the homogeny of MTV’s playlist, writing, “I don’t know ...

Next up is Minnesota. The state has the best support system for children, which is measured by such metrics as the number of child-care-focused establishments and children’s charities per capita. The ...

Cats come in tons of beautiful colors, with some of the rarest being the leopard-like rosette pattern or the purple-tinted ...

Edgar Wallace wanted to promote his first novel with more than just traditional ads—but his brilliant idea almost became his ...

You might expect budget limitations to result in mediocre films—and that certainly happens. Christopher Reeve regretted ...