For an island of only 24 square miles, Manhattan sure has a lot of neighborhoods. Many have distinct monikers that might not seem intuitive to the lay-tourist, or even to a lifelong New Yorker. Here's where the names of New York's most famous 'hoods came from. Hell’s Kitchen vs.... READ ON
Need a reason to celebrate this month? Look no further than the list below. October 1st: National Homemade Cookies... READ ON
September brings back to school season and summer’s end, but there are plenty of unusual things to celebrate this month. 1. September 1st: International Bacon Day This holiday is observed on the Saturday before Labor Day, which this year means it's a great way to kick off the month. 2. September 3rd: National Skyscraper Day Celebrate Labor Day by honoring the labor of the construction workers and engineers who built the world’s modern architectural wonders. One European real estate data... READ ON
National Underwear Day/ At first glance, August might seem light on the holiday offerings. We dug a little deeper to find a healthy helping of celebrations to help you beat the heat. 1. August 1st: National Girlfriends Day Rest easy, boyfriends of the world, this holiday has nothing to do with you. National Girlfriends Day honors the lady friends who are there for their lady friends. If you like gendered activities, today would be the perfect day to schedule mani-pedis with your best gal pals.... READ ON
By standard definition, a matriarchy is a “family, group or state governed by a matriarch.” Anthropologists and feminists have since created more specific classifications for female societies, including the matrilineal system. Matrilineality refers not only to tracing one’s lineage through maternal ancestry, it can also refer to a civil system in which one inherits property through the matriline. This often leads to the division of such societies into matrilineal clans, or “matriclans.” Here are... READ ON
It is now a deadly weapon in Mario Kart and a slapstick comedy staple, but how did the banana peel gets its reputation as such a threatening object?A Danger to SocietyBefore the discovery of its comedic potential, the banana skin was considered a real public hazard. In the mid-19th century, a man named Carl B. Frank began importing Panamanian bananas to New York City. The fruit quickly became a popular street food throughout America, but the surge in urban migration and lack of sanitation regulation... READ ON
Let’s hear it for the old red, white, and blue! In addition to another solid year of independence, July offers a bounty of unusual reasons to celebrate. July 1: National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day In 1984, Ronald Reagan deemed July “National Ice Cream Month,” and the third Sunday of this month “National Ice Cream Day.” As great as the treat itself is, we’re big fans of those unusual flavor combinations that make you question the limitations of culinary science. Ben and Jerry might have... READ ON
On June 1st and 2nd, we were practicing the Heimlich maneuver whilst barefoot and eating Rocky Road ice cream. The 3rd was National Repeat Day, so we got a little distracted on June 4th, too. The 3rd was National Repeat Day, so we got a little distracted on June 4th, too. But there are still plenty of weird holidays to celebrate this... READ ON
Calendar image via Shutterstock With April Fools' Day, Passover, and Easter, there are a few mainstream holidays to observe in April. Here are a few less-traditional opportunities to celebrate. April 4: National Tell-A-Lie Day Honesty is generally the best policy, as George Washington would have learned if that cherry tree story actually happened. But today you have carte blanche to fib your heart out. April 5: Read a Road Map Day There was a time not so long ago when we had to consult large,... READ ON
Here are some reasons to celebrate this month, plus the once-in-a-lifetime chance to create your own holiday. March 1st: National Peanut Butter Lover’s... READ ON
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