BIG QUESTIONS

Ebenezer Scrooge, clearly before the ghosts talked some sense into him.

What Does “Bah, Humbug!” Actually Mean?

The meaning of ‘Bah, humbug!’ is a little more layered than what people normally attribute to Ebenezer Scrooge of ‘A Christmas Carol.’

Trees hit growth spurts just like we do.

How Long Does It Take to Grow a Christmas Tree?

Your tree has lived a whole other life before being attacked by your cat.

A woman fixes the bow on a holiday gift ... or is it a present?

What’s the Difference Between a Gift and a Present?

Those brightly wrapped packages we exchange around the holidays and other special occasions: Sometimes we call them gifts, other times presents. Is there a difference?

What Exactly Is a ‘Real Doozy’?

It’s delightfully old-timey slang we still use today. But does it have anything to do with the Duesenberg cars of the 1920s?

The MCU has made an art out of the post-credits tease.

What Was the First Post-Credits Scene in a Movie?

Kevin Feige and the brains at Marvel may have perfected the art of the post-credits tease, but they didn't invent it.

The Detroit Lions are always ready to suit up for a Thanksgiving game.

Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

Why Is My Turkey Wearing Frilly Paper Hats On Its Legs?

Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.