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New Year’s resolutions have a habit of being broken more than any other goals. This year, arm yourself with the best methods for making your resolutions a reality.

New data shows the most difficult Wordle games to figure out this year.

The flower moon rising over Van, Turkey in 2021.

Each month’s full moon marks the changing seasons.

Entering a new year hasn’t always been cause for celebration.

Classics like ‘Mary Poppins’ defined the 1960s era for Disney. How well do you know these movies?

A speech bubble with the term “boreout syndrome” in it

If you work in a corporate setting, it’s likely you’ve heard these terms tossed around this year.

Entertain your fellow revelers with these fun facts while you wait for the countdown to midnight to begin.

These games, action figures, and other toys were all the rage nearly 25 years ago.

Chances are you’ve heard some of these terms over the past year—whether you understood what they meant or not.

Some New Year’s Eve celebrations are more memorable than others, for better or for worse.

Hypochondriacs beware.

Giant piles of nasty, filthy snow will still line your streets, long after the most recent winter storm. What gives?

See how well you remember quotes from the ‘Harry Potter’ series.

Cooking kids was not a tradition (but sending strange cards was).

For many Victorians, parties, dancing, and festive spirits were staples of New Year’s celebrations. Yet there were many other odd, quaint, and charming customs that for the most part are no longer with us.

The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper Celebration At Abbey Road Studios

There have been many great examples throughout vinyl history, with artists recording sound in the groove.

History has seen an assortment of colorful kooks, quacks, and snake oil salesmen who tried to convince the public they could smoke, chew, or drug themselves to a thinner physique.

New data shows the states that feel the most alone during the winter holiday stretch.

Pan seared filet mignon with red wine and pomegranate pan sauce

Didn’t manage to get a dinner reservation for New Year’s Eve? Look no further than this delicious recipe for pan-seared filet mignon with red wine and pomegranate pan sauce that you can make from home.

Be careful out there!

End-of-year smooching has roots in the parties of ancient Rome, but Thomas Edison had a part to play, too.

You might know all the recent Disney movies, but how well do you remember these classics?

He would never mix up the below phrases.

Is it bald faced lie, or bold faced lie? Coming down the pike? Or pipe? Coleslaw, or cold slaw?

“Migrant Mother” photograph by Dorothea Lange

These photos paint a picture of tragic times throughout history, but against all odds, the subjects overcame adversity and created lives for themselves.

When it’s time to say goodbye to this year’s Christmas tree, don’t just dump it in the trash. Try one of these eco-friendly methods instead.

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Why Do Snow Piles Take Forever to Melt?

Quiz: How Fast Can You Identify Who Said It in ‘Harry Potter’?

11 Unusual Victorian New Year's Traditions

10 Famous Albums With Hidden Sounds Locked Into the Record

11 of the Worst Pieces of Diet Advice From History

The 10 Loneliest States This Holiday Season, According to Research

This Filet Mignon Recipe Feels Like a New Year’s Eve Splurge—Without the Restaurant Cost

7 Common Causes of Death During Winter Storms (And How to Avoid Them)

Why Do People Kiss at Midnight on New Year's Eve?

Quiz: How Quickly Can You Name These Disney Movies From the ‘50s?

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5 Famously Tragic Photos Whose Subjects Actually Ended Up Okay

6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree