With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us are preparing for one of the most delicious traditions of the season – baking cookies. Let’s take a look back at how these sweet treats have evolved over the years.
Why do we enjoy such a huge meal on Thanksgiving? The origins of the holiday help shed light on this food-focused tradition.
One of the most famous characters of all-time, Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse made his first appearance in the animated short film Steamboat Willie on November 18th, 1928. In honor of his upcoming 92nd “birthday,” let’s take a look at some of his most memorable moments.
Given the popularity of large coffee shop chains, recent years have seen the invention of many trendy new coffee concoctions. But you’ll find some classics on most menus as well — for instance, the cappuccino has origins that date back hundreds of years.
Given its close proximity to October 31st, many people think the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos is the country’s take on Halloween. But the true origins and meaning of the holiday go much deeper.
Candy corn might just be one of the most divisive treats of all-time. So, what’s the deal with this polarizing candy?
Witches often get a bad rap as spooky, sinister beings, as seen in the classic Halloween imagery that invokes them. But there’s more to their story than meets the eye.
Four-leaf Clover While it’s unclear exactly where the origin of the four-leaf clover superstition began, one thing is certain: four-leaf clovers are one of the most recognizable good luck symbols in the Western world. Some legends claim that the four leaves are supposed to stand for faith, hope, love, and luck, while
The United States celebrates Women’s History Month in March. On March 8th specifically, women are celebrated around the world for International Women’s Day. Women have played a vital role throughout history by pushing society forward through innovation, inventions, and inspiration.
Here are 9 inventions you may not know were created by women.
February is Black History Month: a time for recognizing the incredible achievements of African Americans, as well as the central role they have played in U.S. history. While there are many black icons we commonly learn about growing up, there are countless heroes whose achievements are not as well-known. In celebration of this month, we are sharing six stories of hidden African American figures that helped shape history.
Hints for 12/1 – 12/7 | Amtrak, Collusion, Covet, Kingpin, Krill, Tracker, and Turkey
Hints for 12/8 – 12/14 | Avalanche, Enterprise, Euphemism, Galleon, Heirloom, Oscar, and Penultimate
