For many cultures, a new year means a new start -- new resolves, new beginnings. In some Asian countries, the Lunar New Year has begun: the Year of the Tiger.
The Lincoln County War of 1878 shocked the nation and catapulted to infamy Billy the Kid. Messed up things on both sides caused the untimely deaths of many.
Princess Margaret spent her final years in poor health. But she was clever, giving away some of her assets while she was alive to save inheritance taxes.
Cats are notorious for licking their owners, but why do they do this? It turns out, they often do it as a show of affection or to mark their territory.
After becoming a father at 19, it's no wonder John Mellencamp's big hit song centers around adulthood. Here's how many kids the singer-songwriter really has.
The groundhog at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has been predicting six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day since 1886. Why is he named Phil?
Some of the battles that defined the Civil War still rank among the most famous of the 19th century. These are the most important battles of the Civil War.
In Guatemala, Valentine's Day is considered significant, and rather than focusing purely on romantic love, instead, Guatemalans celebrate El Día del Cariño.
As you search for that perfect gift, you're liable to spot an adorable bow-wielding cherub Cupid on a box of candy or nestled in a store's flower displays.
Humphrey Bogart was an astonishing actor whose career spanned over three decades. But, his side-hustle before acting helped him earn a little extra cash.
Expletives come in all shapes and sizes, with some more usable than others. "For Pete's sake" is one such idiom that's okay in most situations, but who the heck is Pete?
Nurse and doctor scrubs are usually blue or white, but scrubs are actually worn in a variety of colors. Here's how scrub color can possibly affect patients.
"The Star Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem, is played before most sporting events, but why? Here's why you hear the national anthem during sports.