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Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania today—but it hasn’t always been.

A number of states entered the union with different capital cities. How many of them do you know?

The Statue of Liberty.

And how do chauvinism and jingoism factor in?

Grey Gardens.

Here are a few things you might not know about the must-watch, can’t-look-away cult classic and the house it immortalized.

The cheapest spots to get an Aperol Spritz in Europe.

If you love a good Aperol Spritz, you might want to put these countries on your travel list.

Samoyed dogs definitely make the cut.

You might be surprised to see which canines make the cut when it comes to the world’s most expensive dog breeds.

It wasn’t one of Adams’s finest moments.

When John Adams penned a letter to future first lady Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, he guessed how future generations of Americans would celebrate Independence Day with remarkable accuracy—but he got the date wrong.

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

There are steps you can take to make the Fourth of July less stressful for your dog.

Fourth of July fireworks and parties can be distressing for dogs—and their pet parents. Here are tips that can help.

Gross.

We’ve compiled some handy tips you can follow to help your berries last longer.

Independence Day picnics aren’t complete without a thirst-quenching glass of switchel.

Drink like the Sons of Liberty on the Fourth of July with these colonial American beverage recipes, from Fish House Punch to Switchel.

Montana is No.1.

If you thrive in nature, check out the top states for outdoorsy people.

The dog days of summer are about to get a lot more scenic.

Discover the best beaches in the U.S. to explore this summer for postcard-perfect sunsets, including spots across New England and even Washington State.

Sorbet or Italian ice? You be the judge.

Italian ice has a sorbet-like texture, but these frozen desserts really aren’t the same thing. So, where does this summer treat really come from—and more importantly, is it even from Italy in the first place?

John Laurens and Joseph Brant.

While their images might not be immortalized on dollar bills or their stories ingrained into every high school syllabus, these lesser-known figures nonetheless played critical roles in the shaping of the American Revolution.

An 1898 map of the District of Columbia.

Inside the complicated compromise that created the District of Columbia and the City of Washington—which are kind of the same thing.

Red coral fungus, ‘Ramaria araiospora.’

There's a big wide world beyond common molds and mushrooms—and some of it is very strange.

Nickelodeon invaded schools throughout the 1990s.

In the '90s, Nickelodeon convinced a handful of schools to cancel class for the day and let kids go (somewhat) wild.

Exploring an ice cave in Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park.

From waterfalls in Argentina to old-growth trees in Japan, these under-the-radar destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list.

Can you figure it out?

The riddle below dates back to the 1890s—can you figure it out?

No alcohol in this drink!

Despite what the name suggests, most modern ginger ales lack both real ginger and ale.

Here‘s how to make sure your avocados are ripe and delicious.

Not sure if your avocado is ripe? Learn easy ways to check, tricks to speed up ripening, and the best ways to store it without ruining the taste.

You could call this “the full monty”—but was it the original use of the phrase?

The original meaning of ‘the full monty’ may involve a hearty breakfast or a three-piece suit.

The open road.

Gas prices, road safety, and roadside attractions are all reasons to head for certain states (and avoid others).

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Plus, a map of the state names that are hardest to spell.