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Peeps are all out of cluck when it comes to confectionery popularity contests.

America’s 10 Most Hated Easter Candies

Apparently, many people are hoping the Easter bunny doesn’t bring them any Peeps or Cadbury Creme Eggs.

Why We Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day

Though it's the official dish of Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day in America, corned beef and cabbage was actually popularized in New York City.

Happy National Puppy Day to all those who celebrate.

35 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in March

If you're into cute animals, delicious food, alien abductions, and/or proper punctuation, March is full of special days that celebrate a wide variety of quirky passions.

What better way to celebrate National Pancake Day than with a free stack of IHOP's signature buttermilk pancakes?

Run! IHOP Is Giving Away Free Pancakes for National Pancake Day

What better way to have breakfast for dinner than by digging into a free stack of IHOP’s signature buttermilk pancakes?

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A ‘Valentine Phantom’ Has Been Covering Portland, Maine, in Paper Hearts for More Than 40 Years

Since the 1970s, paper hearts have mysteriously appeared in Portland, Maine, on Valentine's Day—and the Valentine Phantom behind them refuses to make their identity known.

Why Do We Give Chocolate For Valentine’s Day?

Chocolates have become the default Valentine’s Day gift, but the treat didn't earn its romantic reputation overnight.

Tennessee Shelter Will Surprise Your Sweetheart With a Valentine’s Day Puppy Visit

Forget flowers and chocolate—cuddling a rescue puppy will make this the best Valentine’s Day of all time.

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The 20 Best States for Singles

If you're single and looking this Valentine's Day, these are the states where you're most likely to find, afford, and enjoy a date.

Bread Over Heels: Olive Garden Is Selling Breadstick Bouquets for Valentine’s Day

Because biting down into the buttery, garlicky goodness of an Olive Garden breadstick is truly the height of romance.

Where Do Churches Get the Ashes for Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday's surprisingly eco-friendly ash stash comes from another Christian observance known as Palm Sunday.

Vinegar Valentines Were the Victorian Era’s Brilliant Way of Telling Unwanted Suitors to Go Away

Valentine cards are a perfect way for secret admirers to express their love—they’re also perfect for doing the opposite.

10 Timely Facts About Leap Years

We’ve been adding an extra day to February since Julius Caesar overhauled the Roman calendar and implemented leap years in 46 BCE.

7 Sweet Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the World

From love spoons to obligatory chocolate-giving, here are some ways people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day around the world this year.

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A Romantic Toast: Waffle House Is Taking Reservations for Valentine’s Day

Tired of paltry portions of food and budget-busting restaurant bills? Waffle House is giving you the chance to have your pancake and eat it, too.

SweetHearts Are Back This Valentine’s Day, But More Than Half of Them Are Blank

After taking a year off, SweetHearts are back for Valentine’s Day 2020—but most of them are missing their signature conversation starters.

Write a Letter to Shakespeare’s Juliet for a Chance to Spend Valentine’s Day in Her Romantic Verona Home

If you win, you’ll get a Michelin-star meal, a personal butler, and the chance to reenact the famous 'Romeo and Juliet' scene from Juliet’s balcony.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the March On Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963.

7 Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 17-minute “I Have a Dream” speech—an oratorical masterpiece that changed King's life, his movement, and the nation at large.

More Than 100 National Parks Are Waiving Fees on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On January 20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 110 national parks that normally charge admission frees will be free for anyone to enter.

100 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate In 2020

While everybody else is celebrating New Year's Day, you can celebrate National Hangover Day (or celebrate not celebrating it) or any one of these 99 other offbeat holidays throughout the year.

Employees at the Niagara Mohawk Power Company control facility in Buffalo, New York, go through a round of Y2K testing toward the end of December 1999.

7 Problems Y2K Actually Caused

Y2K was not the world-ending catastrophe that the media, governments, and tech gurus had predicted. But it still led to some weird, expensive, and sometimes hilarious glitches.

Want to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution? Start Now

No matter what New Year’s resolution idea you have in mind for 2020, a practice round can help you achieve it.

The World’s Oldest Christmas Carol Is One You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The Catholic Church chose its first Christmas song before it even chose a day to celebrate the holiday on.

Criminal Kringle: The Santa Claus Bank Heist of 1927

On December 23, 1927, a man dressed as Santa Claus walked into a bank and demanded money. Unfortunately, the bank was in Texas, and practically everyone in town was armed. Determining Santa was on the Naughty List, they opened fire.

5 Traditional Christmas Desserts You Should Try

This holiday season, step away from the candy canes and try one of these traditional Christmas desserts from around the world.

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