The week of September 15 includes the anniversaries of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Mexico, and Chile's independence from Spain, which is why Hispanic Heritage Month starts at this time.

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Some ‘90s movies are so memorable that you can name them from just a short sentence.
Put your brain to work with 50 tricky brain teasers that test logic, math, lateral thinking, and problem-solving skills. See how many you can solve.
"All right, what would John McVie do here?"
From Etch A Sketch to Easy-Bake Oven to iPad, this toy was all the rage the year you were born.
In time for ‘Blue Velvet’s 40th anniversary on September 19, test your knowledge of David Lynch films.
The strange, salty, and sometimes surprising foods pirates survived on at sea.
The world never let Lizzie Borden move on from the murders, but she may have found friendship and intimacy with one of the most celebrated actresses in the country.
The latest portrayal of the alleged serial killer comes in Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.’ Learn all about Elizabeth Báthory and how her legend has lived in infamy.
From the seraphim and cherubim to Archangel Michael and the famous many-eyed wheels, angels take many forms—and many names—in the Bible.
The facts of the Lizzie Borden case have faded to make way for the shock-and-awe myths that came with a rhyme.
Discover every U.S. state's favorite board game according to research from Bandpass Design, ranging from classic Monopoly to modern strategy hits.
Visions inspired the legendary abbess Hildegard von Bingen to create the Lingua Ignota, the world's oldest documented constructed language. The purpose behind it remains a mystery.
A great movie romance is always memorable, but can you get a perfect score on this ‘90s quiz?
"There was no one in it you could root for."
Think medieval women were stuck strictly at home? From crop managers to power-broker businesswomen, discover five surprising jobs women held in the Middle Ages.
From color television to CAPTCHAs, Hispanic scientists, engineers, and artists have been behind countless game-changing inventions.
Signs pointed to Borden’s guilt, but there was not enough physical evidence to prove it.
"I started working it out on the piano and had the whole lyric and melody finished by late afternoon."
Discover the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. over the next decade according to the BLS—led by six-figure healthcare positions and booming green energy careers.
The '80s saw songs by George Michael, Prince, Blondie, and The Police top the charts. Read about the biggest hit songs of the decade, according to Billboard.
Depression-era families got creative with ingredients as they struggled to make ends meet.