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Millions of Americans will say “no” to booze this month—all thanks to one British woman who decided to swear off alcohol as she prepped to run a half-marathon.

Mike Rampton
















No siestas during this major holiday.

There’s a lot to learn about the rich history surrounding Cinco de Mayo, the annual springtime celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in the United States. Discover the origins of the holiday here, plus so much else.

Jessica Bloustein Marshall

NASA officially prohibits alcohol aboard its missions, but that didn’t stop some American astronauts from enjoying a wee nip with their Russian colleagues.

Nick Keppler








Illustration of people enjoying wassail, circa 1800.

Here‘s everything you need to know about this beloved Christmas tradition, from how it evolved to a fun guide for doing it yourself.

Lucas Reilly
A dash of nutmeg on top never hurt.

Eggnog started out as a fancy English drink called posset and made its way into American holiday celebrations.

Ethan Trex