Many drivers think that giving your engine time to reach its normal operating temperature is easier on your car than hitting the gas as soon as you turn the ignition on. Many drivers are wrong.

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Every time a new year rolls around, people set out to better themselves. But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did this tradition come from? We can start by blaming the ancient Babylonians.
“Caffeine-free tea” isn't actually tea at all.
The proverb that empowers rude shoppers has been going strong for over a century. Who’s to blame?
Frozen precipitation comes in many forms, and they all pose unique threats.
The meaning of ‘ring in the New Year’ is now mostly metaphorical, but it used to involve literal ringing.
The ‘hidden headlamps’ were having a moment. Then pesky pedestrian safety cramped their style.
Don’t let wine aficionados hear you confuse these two sparkling beverages.
What is a flapjack? If you’re in England, it’s not a fluffy round cake made from batter and fried in a pan.
If you’ve ever been jinxed into owing someone a soda, you should know why.
Ahead of Robert Eggers’s adaptation of ‘Nosferatu,’ here’s a breakdown of the differences and similarities between the two iconic bloodsuckers.
Getting laid off has long been associated with getting a fancy pink invitation to the unemployment line. Why?
From children decorating them with hats and carrot noses to giant sculptures of fan-favorite characters, where there is snow, there will be snowmen. Here’s a brief history of why we build them.
In 1936, someone got bragging rights to having the lowest possible Social Security Number—but only after several others turned it down.
It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.
Here‘s everything you need to know about this beloved Christmas tradition, from how it evolved to a fun guide for doing it yourself.
Figgy pudding might be a fixture in Christmas carol lyrics, but you've probably never seen it in person. So just what is this British dish we've been singing about for all these years?
Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?