The Chilling History of 15 Halloween Traditions
Now a night of frolic for children, this autumn holiday is actually a mashup of old rituals remembering the dead and celebrating the spirit world, with a bit of mischief thrown in.
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15 Ways Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Made History
The 86-year-old pint-sized powerhouse broke barriers both in her personal and professional life to become... -
14 Cheap Trips to Squeeze in Before the Holiday Season
Before the Christmas craziness sets in, book yourself one of these relaxing, scenic, or exciting... -
10 Islands You Can Still Visit in Hurricane Season
Although no Caribbean destination is completely hurricane-proof, these gorgeous islands come closest to being year-round... -
10 Things You Should Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
All too often, we hear about what not to say to those who've lost loved... -
14 Fall Events to Add to Your Bucket List
Bring on the pumpkins, harvests, and Halloween! Here are the biggest celebrations, spookiest locations, tastiest... -
The 30 Best Fall Weekend Getaways
Many of the activities of fall are both adult and kid-friendly, making for a vacation... -
14 Beaches That Are Better in the Fall
Who says beach season ends on Labor Day? Once September hits, beach destinations around the... -
These Are the 25 Tallest Skyscrapers in the World
Why make tall buildings? Because we can! From all around the globe, these structures are...
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25 Things Only Middle Children Understand
The oldest is the first, the youngest is the baby—but where does that leave... -
12 Things You Didn’t Know Lizards Could Do
Leaping lizards! From ingenious ways to elude predators to even "flying," these cool creatures are... -
16 Things That Will Happen Once Queen Elizabeth II Dies
This is one thing the British people—and royal watchers across the pond—don't want... -
16 Books You Need to Read to Call Yourself a Book Lover
It's not just about the classics (although some must-reads made the lists). Being a book... -
17 Things You Didn’t Know About Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex, who turns 38 on August 4, may be a fixture in the public... -
10 Reasons Lizards Are Misunderstood and Why We Need Them
Some lizard species are called "monsters" or even "dragons," but they're not the scary reptiles... -
14 Unlikely Royal Friendships That Will Surprise You
Who does the British royal family like to hang out with? Their choice of pals is often unexpected. -
14 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince George
His parents, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, keep the life of the future heir to...
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Find out who Camilla really is, from her wry sense of humor and love of... -
30 Things Only Sisters Understand
Who has the uncanny ability to both irritate and totally "get" you, often at the... -
Why Is It Called a Bikini, Anyway?
Find out the little-known history behind the tiny two-piece swimsuit, which celebrates its 73rd birthday... -
The 15 Best Small-Town July Fourth Fireworks
It's not just big cities like Boston and New York that have stunning light shows...