When Canadian Institutions Are American Obscurities

For Canada Day, here’s a look at some beloved Canadian things that are virtually unknown down in the United States.

How to Celebrate Summerween

Summerween is upon us. What’s Summerween? All the fun of Halloween, without all the cold and dead leaves.

The Story of Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. Here’s a look back on how it became a federal holiday.

The Science and History of Dad Jokes

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, despite their love of “dad jokes.” Here’s why dad jokes are so unfunny they’re funny and how they came about.

It’s Gotta Be the Shoes: Great Moments in NBA Players’ Signature Shoes

There’s big money in NBA shoe deals. With the NBA Finals starting, let’s look back at the history of players’ signature shoes.

The Wild and Wacky World of Tariffs

Tariffs are nothing new. Here’s a look at the history of tariffs, and how they’ve been used as economic tools ad loopholes.

It’s a Possible Mission to Read These Fun Facts About ‘Mission: Impossible’

Perhaps the final “Mission: Impossible” movie releases in 2025. Here are some interesting facts about the franchise, both the movies and the TV shows.

Fly High, Peter Pan

Some facts about the history and impact of “Peter Pan,” in honor of creator J.M. Barrie’s birthday.

In Retrospect, These Popes Probably Weren’t the Best Popes

You know there’s a new pope, but did you know about these quirky popes from centuries ago?

Mayday! It’s May Day!

Here are the origins of “May Day” – as a spring celebration, a holiday honoring workers, and as a distress signal.

One-Book Wonders: Famous Authors Who Only Wrote One Novel

It’s the birthday of Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird. She’s a literary one-hit wonder, just like these other authors who only needed to publish one hit novel.

Peeps, Crème Eggs, and Chocolate Bunnies: Where Easter Candy Comes From

Every wonder why we eat marshmallow rabbits, pretend eggs, and chocolate bunnies at Easter? Here the origins of those seasonal treats.

The Myth-Stories of Spring

You think you know how spring works, but you don’t. Here are some myths about the science of spring, throughly debunked.

5 of the Best April Fool’s Day Pranks of All Time

There’s an art to pranking, and throughout history, a few people and groups understood the assignment and staged some epic April Fools’ Day stunts.

Plants Gone Wild!

Plants, trees, flowers, and fruits: They can behave very strangely, all in the name of survival.

That Almost Looks Like Baseball

It’s baseball season again, and everyone out there will be playing the same version of a sport that outlasted some wild variations.

The Jane Austen You Never Knew

Happy 250th birthday Jane Austen! Here’s some trivia about the life and work of one the greatest novelists of all time.

5 Fantabulous Thingamajigs You Didn’t Know About Dr. Seuss

You love Dr. Seuss. You know Dr. Seuss. But how much do you really know about Dr. Seuss? The facts are these.