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The Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas kicks off every October. But the channel's reputation for producing feel-good holiday films began years before the annual event.

The ship’s pilot helped his family reach freedom, then served in the Civil War and in the U.S. Congress. Robert Smalls’s statue will be the first to honor an individual Black citizen on South Carolina State House grounds.

We all have our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, but do other U.S. residents feel the same about them?

Researchers recently found that polar bears are facing higher exposure to certain bacteria and viruses.

Americans get an average of only 11 vacation days per year. Use them wisely.

This common phrase is often used during times of political uncertainty, and has even been described as an ancient Chinese curse. History says otherwise, though.

“Fido” is a name that has become synonymous with all things dog. But where did the name come from?

She spoke multiple languages, defeated Spain’s powerful navy, and never accepted a marriage proposal. Discover more fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth I and her reign.

Anesthesia is a complex mixture of medications that lessen pain during procedures. Different types affect the body in different ways.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Alexander Hamilton argued that lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court were the only way, but some modern scholars disagree.

Whether it’s a gentle stroll through the English countryside or summiting Africa’s tallest peak, these bucket-list hikes are not to be missed.