Robert DeSalvoAlthough homeowners put out feeders, birdhouses, and birdbaths to attract birds to their yards, not all species are welcomed as feathered friends. Whether they make too…
Ben RiceFast Food is fully ingrained in American food culture. Merriam-Webster coined the term in 1951, finding its inspiration in the early 20th-century American eating habits. Hamburger historian…
Julie RoyceAmerica’s most famous buildings, iconic monuments, and popular attractions often hide intriguing secrets. A nondescript door might lead to a members-only club, historic buildings can house…
Julie RoyceSuperstitions, those little quirks we all have, are more universal than we might think. For instance, my husband, a die-hard Dodgers fan, refuses to watch any…
Julie RoyceTexas is known for many things, some good and some not-so-good. As a native Texan and resident of the capital city, I have a love/hate relationship…
Julie RoyceIf you’re anything like me, you’re not just a fan of the fantasy genre; you’re a passionate devotee. You revel in the escape into a world…
Julie RoyceHave you ever wondered about the quirky side of American legislation? From coast to coast, the United States is home to some of the most bizarre…
Julie RoyceThere are many bizarre ways to die, even by today’s standards; however, in late Medieval to Early Modern England (1485-1714), death came in all sorts of…
Julie RoyceEndangered animals symbolize our shared responsibility for Mother Nature’s well-being. Their precarious existence highlights the profound impact of human actions on the natural world. From the…
Veronica BoothEggcorns are probably not what you think they are. They’re not a type of egg or a type of corn. In fact, “eggcorn” is the term…