September 24, 2024 'Little bit of happiness': Woman brings her ponies to care homes to lift spirits and boost mental health Sarah Woodland in the U.K. runs a team of therapy ponies, bringing "joy" and "humor" to senior citizens in need of a mental health boost and a bit of company.
September 24, 2024 'Scream tourism' trend has Halloween fans and travelers flocking to creepy spots all year round Scream tourism is the latest travel trend ahead of Halloween with visitors searching for scary, thrilling and frightening destinations across the United States.
September 23, 2024 Fall foliage arrives in popular town as the seasons begin to change The leaves are starting to change in Park City, Utah, as the official start to fall arrives. See the beautiful fall foliage spotted in the mountains!Â
September 21, 2024 Original festival beer for Oktoberfest found only in USA even as Munich taps first keg of 2024 Strong, amber-colored Marzenbier is the traditional beer served at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. But it's now found only in the United States.
September 20, 2024 Tupperware party is over: Bankruptcy seals the lid on an era in American consumer culture Earl S. Tupper molded plastics into parties and a pop-culture phenomenon focused on food storage. Now the lid has been sealed airtight on his era in American consumer culture.
September 20, 2024 Birthday bonus: 10 places to eat and drink for free on your special day A number of companies across the United States have free birthday food and drink offers for customers, including cakes, cheesecake, wings and a burger.
September 20, 2024 On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston Tennis star Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the so-called "Battle of the Sexes" on Sept. 20, 1973, in an event that helped elevate the profile of female athletes.
September 17, 2024 Here's why National Taco Day will always fall on 'Taco Tuesday' from now on National Taco Day, which was previously observed on Oct. 4, will now be held each year on the first Tuesday in October. The change comes after a campaign to "liberate" the phrase "Taco Tuesday."
September 15, 2024 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fall festivities, presidential history and fitness fanatics The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of presidents, food and more.
September 13, 2024 13 Friday the 13th facts: What to know about the 'unlucky' day Here are 13 facts about Friday the 13th and what has led superstitious people to believe it's an unlucky day, including pop culture and historical moments.