Soccer is more popular than ever in the U.S.—and thanks to a new survey, we know exactly which cities are the best for fans ...

The sunken living room might be synonymous with the 1960s and 1970s, but its modern origins can actually be traced to the 1920s. That’s when Bruce Goff, an architect and Frank Lloyd Wright protégé, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...