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Fans have had to wait an extra week for a Super Bowl champion to be crowned.

Why Did the Super Bowl Move From January to February?

The big game used to be a January staple. Now it’s in February, and it may not be done moving yet.

This Baked Brie Dip With Hot Honey and Plums Is a Classy Addition to Any Party

Looking for a simple crowd-pleaser? Try this baked brie dip from the Institute of Culinary Education.

Newly metamorphosed Darwin’s froglet at London Zoo.

London Zoo Welcomes 33 Endangered Froglets That Emerged From Their Fathers’ Mouths

The Southern Darwin’s frog is unique in the amphibian world, and conservationists are racing to save it from extinction.

A scrimshaw jagging wheel/pie crimper made from a sperm whale tooth—just one example of an unusual love token from the days of yore.

10 Unusual Love Tokens from History

In past centuries, you might have given your valentine a bent coin, jewelry made out of hair, or a carved whale tooth instead of a bouquet of roses.

Can You Guess the Band’s Original Name?

Let’s see how well you know your rock ’n‘ roll history.

Why Do We Call the Country “the Boonies”?

We have the military to thank.

The cover of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway.’

10 Interesting Facts About Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’

The novel, which turns 100 this year, was so successful that it allowed Woolf to put in a bathroom she called “Mrs. Dalloway’s closet.”

Why ‘Run’ Is The Most Complex Word in the English Language

This pithy word may only be three letters long, but it's deceptively complex. According to one lexicographer, it has 645 distinct definitions.

How ‘Destination Dupes’ Will Help You Ditch the Crowds and Save Money on Your Next Vacation

Hoping to travel on a budget? You may want to rethink that trip to Rome.

It isn't as time-intensive as you might think.

7 Tips To Help You Weatherproof Your Boots and Shoes

If you want your boots to feel like they were made for stomping in the snow this season, these tips on how to weatherproof them can help.

Elizabeth Freeman, the Formerly Enslaved Woman Who Successfully Sued for Her Freedom

The courts ruled that the newly passed Massachusetts Constitution guaranteed that Freeman was indeed a free woman.

What’s the Kennection? #152

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Valentine’s Day is a big day for chocolate.

20 Facts You Might Not Know About Valentine’s Day

People have mixed feelings about February 14. Before Cupid’s arrow leaves you distracted, here are 20 things you might not know about Valentine’s Day.

Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford in ‘The Jeffersons.’

10 Deluxe Facts About ‘The Jeffersons’

The ‘All in the Family’ spin-off is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Worried about traction? One of these options can help.

Sand vs. Rock Salt vs. Kitty Litter: Which One Is Better on Icy Roads?

When it comes to winter road safety, which one should you use? It all depends on whether you’re looking to melt ice, gain traction, or both.

Camera-Shy Mount Lyell Shrew Photographed for the First Time in California

The elusive mammal was finally ready for its close-up.

You can enjoy your time at national parks without spending so much.

7 Ways to Save Money on Your Next National Park Trip

Discover tips to save on entrance fees, lodging, and meals while enjoying national parks.

Punxsutawney Phil is not the most reliable weather predictor.

How Accurate Are Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day Weather Predictions?

The stats indicate that practice doesn’t always make perfect when it comes to mid-sized meteorological rodents.

The Jet Stream (left, over northern Canada) and the Gulf Stream (right, near Florida) both have big effects on global climate.

Jet Stream vs. Gulf Stream: What’s the Difference?

Learn the key differences between the two before the next polar vortex.

11 Punxsutawney Phil Facts for Groundhog Day

This Groundhog Day, discover a few fun facts about the legendary Punxsutawney Phil, including who he’s actually (supposedly) named after.

Old-fashioned chivalry isn't dead after all.

Why Do People Propose on One Knee?

The origins for this marriage proposal tradition go back to the days of knights and courtly love.

26 Big Facts About Pee-wee Herman

In the summer of 1985, Paul Reubens introduced America’s youth—and millions of young-at-heart adults—to a new kind of comedy.

Beyoncé has won more Grammy awards than any other artist, but Album of the Year is not one of them (yet).

What's the Difference Among the Grammys’ Album, Record, and Song of the Year?

Each is a prestigious win at the Grammy Awards, but these similar-sounding prizes are given to different music industry roles.

Guitarists can boost their performance with the Voltage DaVinci from Cream.

New Color-Changing Guitar Can Update Its Look to Fit Your Music

Cream Guitars is launching a new type of instrument with e-ink technology.

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