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The 10 Most Romantic Train Routes in Europe
Here’s some inspiration for your next romantic excursion.
HOLIDAYS
5 Terrible Things That Happened on Valentine’s Day
February 14 is often celebrates as a day of love—but it has also been marked as a day of tragedy.
11 Words You Might Not Realize Come From ‘Love’
Whether it's bacteria, a city name, or a day of the week, love can be found in unexpected places—including our vocabulary.
The Most Popular Heart-Shaped Item in Each State, Mapped
From heart-shaped waffles to bathtubs, see what your home state is searching for this Valentine’s Day.
Sorry, Lincoln: Presidents Day Is for George Washington Only
Presidents Day has only nothing to do with Abraham Lincoln. And it doesn’t even legally exist.
The 10 Most Popular Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in 2025
Forget the classic dinner and a movie—try a couples massage or an arcade date this Valentine’s Day.
McDonald’s Is Donating a Quarter for Every Shamrock Shake Sold This Year to Charity
McDonald‘s Shamrock Shake returns with a charitable twist: Every shake helps Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Chewy Is Sponsoring Shelter Dog ‘Dates’ for Valentine’s Day
Your Valentine this year could be a shelter dog in need of a home.
LEGO Is Hosting a Free Fake Flower Arrangement Workshop for Valentine’s Day
If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.
Why Did the Super Bowl Move From January to February?
The big game used to be a January staple. Now it’s in February, and it may not be done moving yet.
20 Facts You Might Not Know About Valentine’s Day
People have mixed feelings about February 14. Before Cupid’s arrow leaves you distracted, here are 20 things you might not know about Valentine’s Day.
How Accurate Are Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day Weather Predictions?
The stats indicate that practice doesn’t always make perfect when it comes to mid-sized meteorological rodents.
11 Punxsutawney Phil Facts for Groundhog Day
This Groundhog Day, discover a few fun facts about the legendary Punxsutawney Phil, including who he’s actually (supposedly) named after.
8 Other Patron Saints of Love Besides St. Valentine
St. Valentine may get the romantic holiday, but he isn’t the only religious figure linked to love.
Dear Valentine: A Brief History of Great Love Letters
“Dear Miss Saucy ... I hereby order you to give me as many kisses and as many hours of your company as I shall please to demand.”
11 Odd Old-Timey Valentine’s Day Traditions
From writing a salty letter of insults to rid yourself of unwanted attention to using a key to ward off epilepsy, here are 11 of the oddest old-timey Valentine’s Day traditions from years past.
11 Animals That Can Purportedly Predict the Weather
Groundhogs aren't the only creatures with the powers of prognostication. From badgers to woolly bear caterpillars, these other animals are said to predict the weather.
Watch Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Other America” Speech
The MLK quote “a riot is the language of the unheard” came from his 1967 speech on the two Americas.
12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.
Mystery Donors Are Dropping Rare Coins Worth Thousands Into Salvation Army Kettles
The red buckets are getting more than loose change.
Why Is It Lucky to Eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day?
The humble black-eyed pea has become a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Southern New Year's traditions.
10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
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.
A Brief History of “Auld Lang Syne”
On New Year’s Eve, after the ball has dropped, revelers queue up “Auld Lang Syne”—that song that makes you cry, even though you don’t understand it and know almost none of the words.
Tune Twist Quiz #23
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?