This annual tradition holds more historical meaning than we give it credit for.

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Heat domes—which are behind some of summer's most extreme temperatures—occur when high pressure systems trap heat in the atmosphere.
These seven figures in history may now be known as visionaries and thinkers, but in their time were all thought to practice witchcraft.
Where did we get Dick from Richard? Why is Bill short for William? Here are the origin stories behind 11 popular and particularly confounding nicknames.
From the ‘SpongeBob’ franchise to a collaboration with Billy Joel, Lauper had a hand in these tracks.
Slang is always changing, but how well do you remember the slang of the past? Can you name the early '00s slang words?
'House of the Dragon' has nothing on some of these historical family meltdowns, from the Medici and Pazzi rivalry to the Wars of the Roses.
How a catastrophic 1944 hurricane and severe coastal erosion completely erased an independent Jersey Shore town from the map.
Beyond Russia and Canada, do you know which nations have faced the deepest freezes in history? Take the ultimate quiz to test your climate trivia knowledge.
While you wait for the Battle of the Gullet to play out in ‘House of the Dragon,’ check out these seven real-life battles.
Balancing work and parenthood might be more difficult depending where you live.
Did Yoko Ono break up the Beatles, and did they all really hate each other following the band's dissolution? Learn the truth about six major Beatles misconceptions.
From Russian czars to Roman emperors, fathers have had complicated relationships with their sons throughout history.
All five answers to the trivia questions have something in common. Can you solve the Kennection?
These 7 scents made up a huge part of '90s summertime, and they each bring back memories of fun in the sun.
George R.R. Martin uses history as a framework for his stories. These are the real people whose lives inspired ‘House of the Dragon.’
Answer these five questions to discover which Disney Prince is your true love match!
The first World Cup tournament took place in 1930, a year that also introduced the world to major works of literature and scholarship.
How's your knowledge of U.S. history, geography, and landmarks? Give it a whirl with this quiz.