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Grace Bedell gets the credit for the most famous beard in American history, but she wasn’t the first person to ask for it.

You might be surprised to learn how low the United States ranks on the list of countries with the highest online gambling rates.

Art Garfunkel was born on this day in 1941. To celebrate, test your knowledge on his folk band!

Aerial view of the Law Quadrangle at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Discover the best college towns in America according to WalletHub’s new study. See which cities ranked #1 for student life, affordability, and career success.

The extravagant ball had a lasting effect. HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ takes inspiration from the real-life event in its season 1 finale.

A state-by-state look at the names American parents couldn't get enough of this year.

Curious what parents in your state are naming their newborns? Check out BabyCenter’s map of the most popular baby names across America in 2026.

Bonfire Night marks a foiled plot from 1605, but for most of its history the figure on top of the fire wasn’t Fawkes.

The first Thanksgiving spread was a flavorful illustration of the realities of survival, local resources, shared cultures, and short-lived alliances.

Will snow delay your Thanksgiving travel? Check out the 2026 Farmers' Almanac weather forecast map breakdown for every region in the U.S.

Simon & Garfunkel on 'Ready, Steady, Go!

Simon and Garfunkel's biggest hit, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," could have sounded very different.

Think you’re an expert on holiday sides? Now is your chance to prove it with our Thanksgiving quiz.

In 1926, women had been voting for less than a decade—and not all women were allowed to vote. Here's what voting was like in 1926, from the machines to rigged literacy tests and more.

Jones as Gladys Grainier and Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier in ‘Train Dreams.’

With thousands of films at your fingertips, browsing the Netflix catalog can feel like a full-time job. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, let us help. From Academy Award winners to family favorites, the streamer has something for everyone.

Farmers' Almanac map showing daylight states lose before winter

See which states lose the most and least sunlight in autumn, as well as the reason some states experience much shorter days than others as the weather gets colder, based on Farmers' Almanac data.

Let's just say medicine, medical technology, and doctor's visits have come a long way since 1926!

Portrait Of David Lynch In Front Of Packard

The filmmaker's work was anything but predictable—but his daily habits, which included meditation and the same meals for months at a time, were the foundation of his creativity.

While much of it was meant to be spent, opened, or thrown away, the copies that weren’t can bring serious money.

Check out these charming winter getaways before you call it a year!

Keep your mind sharp with these November-themed trivia questions with answers, which traverse history, pop culture, and more.

From ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ to ‘Arthur’ and ‘Rugrats,’ these TV shows capture all the things you love (or hate) about Thanksgiving.

View of street in downtown Juneau, Alaska, on a spring day.

WalletHub ranked the safest—and least safe—cities in America based on crime rates, natural disaster risks, and financial security. See where your city landed.