Politicians vs. The Fourth Estate
Here are a few American politicians that recently tangled with the press…and what happened afterward.
History
5 Interesting Facts About Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African-American culture and heritage. How much do you know about it? Here are some interesting facts about Kwanzaa to get you started.
A Look at SantaCon
Have you spotted any roaming hordes of drunken Santas in your town this holiday season? If so, then you’ve witnessed one of the newest and strangest holiday traditions: SantaCon.
It’s Christmas in Spain!
Who is el caganer? If you’re not familiar with this Christmas character, he’s a peasant usually added to nativity scenes in Spain. He’s typically dressed in traditional clothing like robes. But, unlike Mary, Joseph, or the Three Wise Men, he’s, well…always depicted squatting, with his pants around his ankles and having just left a large turd on the ground. (El Caganer translates to a slang term that means, in more indelicate language, “the guy who poops.”)
Two Major Hanukkah Fails
Hanukkah, the festival of lights, is an eight-day Jewish celebration that occurs every winter. It’s celebrated by millions of people, so we don’t know why these people seem to have no idea about it.
It’s Christmas in Sweden!
Continuing our Christmas world tour, the holidays are celebrated a bit differently in Scandinavia. Here is how they celebrate Christmas in Sweden and Scandinavia.
The Shoe Shop That Time Forgot
In 2013, a man stepped inside a boarded-up old shoe shop that was once owned by his great-grandmother. What he found inside could be worth a fortune.
The Real Saint Nick
We all know about the magical gift giver that he inspired, but who exactly was Saint Nicholas? Meet the man whose life and times became the legend of Santa Claus.
6 Weird December “Holidays” You Ought to Celebrate
Christmas? New Year’s Eve? Who needs ‘em when you’ve got National Ding-a-Long Day! Here are a few weird December holidays.
Cool History Facts: Why Hotels Put a Chocolate On Your Pillow
Have you ever wondered why hotels put a chocolate on your pillow? The answer is revealed in our latest edition of Cool History Facts.
A Short History of Black Friday
The Friday following Thanksgiving has become synonymous with shopping, holiday sales, and stampeding crowds. Here are some fascinating facts about black Friday history and how it all began.
You’ll Have to Pardon My Turkey…
The National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation takes place every year a few days before the holiday and involves the President of the United States “pardoning” one of the birds slated for slaughter. The turkey is then moved to a new home where it will, presumably, live a long and enjoyable life instead of winding up on a platter in the White House’s State Dining Room. The rather weird tradition is widely believed to have begun during the Truman administration but the real story is a bit more complicated.
The Word of the Year
Will this year’s newest and hottest word stick around…or vaporize?
Anvil Mania!
The real-life story of a cartoon character’s favorite implement of injury.
3 More Weird November “Holidays”
Remember our list of weird November holidays? Here are some more odd celebrations to hold you over until Turkey Day.
A Simple, Humble President
Get to know one of the quirkiest heads of state in the world: Jose Mujicam, the President of Uruguay.
Your Weird Election News Roundup
Now that all the red, white, and blue balloons have dropped, let’s look at the quirkiest things that happened during this week’s midterm elections.
The Closest Ever Senate and House Elections
Who says that down-ticket elections aren’t exciting?
