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Coolhaus Is Serving French’s Mustard Ice Cream This Week In Honor of National Mustard Day

Here’s to hoping that the bright yellow, tangy dessert joins the ranks of other bizarre food mashups like pineapple on pizza and fries in milkshakes.

12 Fascinating Facts About Elephants

Known for their strong family bonds and intelligence, elephants have fascinated humans across time and cultures.

5 Fascinating Facts About Middle Children

Statistically speaking, if you want to be president, being a middle child is a great first step to get you there.

Buckle up! National Roller Coaster Day is coming.

35 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in August

Many of August's quirky holidays revolve around celebrating loved ones and seasonal delights, so grab your family (Fido included) and a bag of marshmallow and let's party.

The 5 Sweetest Ice Cream Makers for National Ice Cream Month

Skip the sweaty trek to the store and treat yourself to one of these top-notch homemade ice cream makers.

Oscar Mayer Is Renting Out the Wienermobile on Airbnb For Overnight Stays

The Airbnb listing for the legendary locomotive boasts a hot dog welcome kit, hot dog picnic zone, and hot dog-stocked mini fridge.

10 Frank Facts About Hot Dogs

Celebrate National Hot Dog Month—and National Hot Dog Day (July 17)—with some frank facts about your favorite handheld treat (which may or may not be considered a sandwich).

The Proper Way to Eat a Hot Dog

Attention America: you're probably eating hot dogs the wrong way, which is pretty embarrassing when you consider how much you love them.

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Indiana Man Celebrates July 4th By Writing the Declaration of Independence on His Driveway in Chalk

Joe Spangler celebrates every Fourth of July by spending hours writing the Declaration of Independence outside his Indiana home.

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7 Facts About Sweden's Midsummer Celebration

The big Swedish bash is held every year and is the subject of a new horror film, 'Midsommar.' But the real celebration isn't usually spooky. Usually.

Watch What Happens When Mannequins Misuse Fireworks

The Fourth of July can bring out the worst in people when it comes to mishandling fireworks. An educational video demonstrates their effect on mannequins.

The 10 Best Cities in America to Celebrate the Fourth of July

Looking to take an Independence Day road trip? Why not head to one of these cities, where fireworks and festivities rule on the Fourth of July.

10,000 People Gathered at Stonehenge to Welcome the Summer Solstice

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate the start of summer. Today, people visiting Stonehenge took that celebration to a whole new level.

The 10 Most Dog-Friendly Workplaces in America

Dog owners are starting to get ecstatic with bring your dog to work day coming up on June 21. Having a pet at work can seem like another job to handle, but it is actually the quite opposite.

The Reason We Celebrate Flag Day

Support for Flag Day, a sometimes-overlooked holiday, was ignited during the Civil War. But there was a commercial purpose behind it.

30 Offbeat Holidays to Celebrate in June

The official start of summer is upon us! Let's celebrate all month long with some unconventional holidays.

30 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in May

From Star Wars Day to National Tap Dance Day, the month of May is full of delightful, offbeat holidays you should be celebrating.

Vermont and Maine Are Replacing Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples' Day

Vermont and Maine are the latest states reconsidering Christopher Columbus's legacy by voting to permanently replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

A Brief History of the High Five

Today is National High Five Day, a 24-hour period for giving familiars and strangers alike as many high fives as humanly possible. Here's a look at the evolution of the celebratory hand gesture.

25 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

According to the EPA, Americans generate 262 million tons of waste each year. Here are a few things you may have been throwing out that, with a little effort, you can actually recycle

The 10 Worst Easter Candies, Ranked

Yes, Peeps made the list, but they aren't the most hated Easter candy. Can you guess which confection came in at number one?

13 Fun Facts About Ferrets

Happy National Ferret Day! In honor of the holiday, brush up on your knowledge about everyone's favorite (and longest) polecat-like pet.

A Full Pink Moon Is Coming in April

A full pink moon isn't actually pink—but it's so important that it helps determine when Easter will occur each year.

If March 15 Is the Ides of March, What Does That Make March 16?

The Romans referred to the days of the month by their relation to the 'Kalends,' the 'Ides,' and the 'Nones.' If Caesar had been killed any other day, his famous warning might have sounded much less ominous.

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