Why Are the First Notes of a Tonal Scale Called ‘Do, Re, Mi’?
Solmization, or the practice of assigning syllables to the different “steps” of the scale, originated in ancient India.
2023-11-15 09:27
A Brief History of Black Friday
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
2023-11-15 09:16
More Cities Are Banning Right-on-Red Turns—Here's Why
The standard traffic practice is under increased scrutiny.
2023-11-15 06:18
A Surprising New Survey Reveals America’s Most Hated Thanksgiving Foods
According to a new survey, many Americans would be happy to skip the turkey altogether on Thanksgiving—but that's not their most hated dish.
2023-11-15 02:17
Stores That Will Be Closed for Thanksgiving 2023
Don’t leave your Thanksgiving grocery shopping to the last minute this year. Aldi, Publix, and Trader Joe’s are among the businesses giving employees the day off on the fourth Thursday in November.
2023-11-15 01:49
Hey, Buddy: America’s 25 Most Popular Dog Names
Apparently, all the good boys are named Max or Charlie.
2023-11-15 01:21
Why Are Blue and White the Colors of Hanukkah?
In 1864, the Jewish poet Ludwig August Frankl named blue and white “the colors of Judah” in a poem not so surprisingly called “Judah’s Colours.”
2023-11-14 23:55
‘Tableclothwise,’ ‘Parrotwise,’ and 10 Other ‘-Wise’ Words That Never Caught On
You think you’ve seen every category of words … then you find this batch, including such oddities as tableclothwise and rabbitwise.
2023-11-14 21:23
'Jealous much': Jenna Bush Hager trolled over comment on viral Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss
During 'Today with Hoda & Jenna', Jenna Bush Hager talked about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's kiss and said that they give 'high school vibes'
2023-11-14 21:22
'His last trick as God of Mischief': Internet reacts as Tom Hiddleston hints he isn't done playing Loki
Tom Hiddleston suggests Loki's possible return, much to the joy of netizens
2023-11-14 20:29
Lily Allen focusing on acting over music as she doesn’t ‘quite understand’ it now
After starring in two West End plays, Lily Allen has admitted she is now more concerned with building her acting career than music as she says she doesn’t “quite understand” the medium any more.
2023-11-14 20:24
'Why gloat over failure?': Stephen King slams mockery of The Marvels
Legendary horror author Stephen King has hit out at those taking delight in the box office failure of the superhero movie 'The Marvels'.
2023-11-14 18:23