Ever wonder why the new year officially starts on January 1? Turns out, you can thank Pope Gregory XIII—and Julius Caesar.

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New Year’s resolutions have a habit of being broken more than any other goals. This year, arm yourself with the best methods for making your resolutions a reality.
New data shows the most difficult Wordle games to figure out this year.
Each month’s full moon marks the changing seasons.
Entering a new year hasn’t always been cause for celebration.
Classics like ‘Mary Poppins’ defined the 1960s era for Disney. How well do you know these movies?
If you work in a corporate setting, it’s likely you’ve heard these terms tossed around this year.
Entertain your fellow revelers with these fun facts while you wait for the countdown to midnight to begin.
These games, action figures, and other toys were all the rage nearly 25 years ago.
Chances are you’ve heard some of these terms over the past year—whether you understood what they meant or not.
Some New Year’s Eve celebrations are more memorable than others, for better or for worse.
Hypochondriacs beware.
Giant piles of nasty, filthy snow will still line your streets, long after the most recent winter storm. What gives?
See how well you remember quotes from the ‘Harry Potter’ series.
For many Victorians, parties, dancing, and festive spirits were staples of New Year’s celebrations. Yet there were many other odd, quaint, and charming customs that for the most part are no longer with us.
There have been many great examples throughout vinyl history, with artists recording sound in the groove.
History has seen an assortment of colorful kooks, quacks, and snake oil salesmen who tried to convince the public they could smoke, chew, or drug themselves to a thinner physique.
New data shows the states that feel the most alone during the winter holiday stretch.
Didn’t manage to get a dinner reservation for New Year’s Eve? Look no further than this delicious recipe for pan-seared filet mignon with red wine and pomegranate pan sauce that you can make from home.