What now seems to us so essential to the holiday spirit began as a commercial ploy in the late nineteenth century when another wonder came into the world: electricity.
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A character on a TV show – and the actor who played him – helped revive my grief-stricken spirit.
This pinnacle of comfort food is a delicious way to combat the coldest days of winter.
After 14 years of effort, the actor’s passion project is a lesson in not giving up.
You can see the country music superstar perform in Las Vegas, but don’t bring your cellphone.
One little girl’s charming song led to a campaign funded by children’s pocket change to bring a hippo to the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Read More about Christmas Classic “I Want a Hippopotamus” Turns 70 This Year
Some lies have more impact than others. Here are eight that caused untold damage.
At one point, young children worked full time in cotton mills, in coal mines, and on street corners. Why were we putting children to work, and why did we stop?
Photos today are ubiquitous, but they were once considered miraculous. Here’s a look at the first photos ever taken, as well as the first photos of people, pets, presidents, and more.
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Grab your cigarettes and plug in your rotary phone: It’s time for some mid-century office cartoons!
