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Why Are Elections Held on Tuesdays?

There are a few reasons—including a little something to do with the horse and buggy. Find out more about the history of Election Day.

Louis Wain at his drawing board circa 1890.

10 Facts About Louis Wain, the Cat-Obsessed Victorian Artist

Louis Wain sketched, painted, and even animated cats throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

15 Surprising Facts About Winter Weather

Whether you like bundling up in your coziest gear or are counting the days until spring, you’ll enjoy these facts about winter weather.

President Eisenhower making Veterans Day the holiday’s official name.

The Kansas Shoe Repairman Responsible for Veterans Day

Alvin King—a shoe repairman from Emporia, Kansas—probably isn’t in many history books, but he deserves at least a paragraph.

Some of these Thanksgiving staples were the result of good marketing.

Why We Eat What We Eat on Thanksgiving

We look back at the history of Thanksgiving to explain how turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie got on your plate.

A Shop Selling Nothing But Rocky Merch Has Opened in Philly

The gift shop is located near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and sells everything from Rocky trunks to hoodies.

The cover of Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower.’

11 Fascinating Facts About Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’

When Octavia E. Butler wrote her science fiction novel ‘The Parable of the Sower,’ she vowed to include only things that could actually happen.

What’s the Kennection? #87

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Explore the History of the Internet Through This Online Museum

From ARPANET to Myspace, this internet timeline hits all the important milestones.

Knock other players off the board in 'Monopoly Knockout.'

This New ‘Monopoly Knockout’ Game Lets You Get Physical

Unlike most ’Monopoly’ games, this version will keep you on your feet.

From Dunkaroos to Crystal Pepsi: The 10 Most Missed Snacks and Drinks From Your Childhood

Most of these items are ’90s snacks and drinks that’ll evoke a hearty “I remember that!” from the nearest Millennial.

People have kept these beautiful fish as pets for centuries.

How the Goldfish Became Everyone’s First Pet

They’re quintessential starter pets for young children. But it’s important to know how to properly care for a pet goldfish.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in ’Game of Thrones.’

‘The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook’ Lets You Indulge in the Cuisine of Westeros

Recipes from the ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired cookbook include Dothraki Blood Pie and Winter Town Wassail.

Here's How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Part of the Country

Daylight saving time was created to benefit Americans, but not every part of the country is affected equally.

11 Facts About the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Find out more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, from the first soldier ever interred in it to the rigorous process of guarding it.

Norwegian Blue Cheese Wins Prestigious World Cheese Awards

Nidelven Blå, a semi-solid blue cheese from Norway, is the best cheese on Earth according to the prestigious competition.

What Does the ‘Ty’ on Beanie Babies Tags Mean?

The "Ty" on the iconic heart-shaped Beanie Babies tag isn't an abbreviation. It's the name of the toy brand and its notorious founder.

Know what these areas were called before they got their current names.

11 Native American Names for Modern U.S. Cities

Chicago may have been named after an Indigenous term for stinky onions.

People often mistake a red fox’s bark for the sound of a person screaming.

11 Animals that Make Terrifying Sounds

Red foxes, barn owls, and American alligators are just a few beasts that make scary sounds.

Andrew Lincoln in 'Love Actually' (2003).

'Love Actually' Is Coming Back to Theaters for Its 20th Anniversary

The 2003 holiday classic will look sharper than ever thanks to a new restoration.

The St. Augustine globster washed ashore in 1896.

7 Bizarre Globsters That Have Washed Ashore

Though these marine mysteries are often solved, globsters—unidentified organic masses that wash up on beaches—continue to capture the public’s imagination.

When Dr. Ruth Doled Out ‘80s-Era Sex Advice

The therapist gave advice about masturbation and contraception at a time those subjects were still taboo.

10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”

In 1994, Mariah Carey surprised everyone—including herself—by coming out with what would quickly become a Christmas classic.

Remembering Ada Lovelace, the First ‘Computer Programmer’

In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.

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