HOLIDAYS

Why Are There Two National Doughnut Days?

For Homer Simpson, every day is doughnut day. For the rest of us, there are two—one in June and one in November. But why?

How 25 of Your Favorite Halloween Candies Got Their Names

Know the etymologies behind all those candies you hand to the superheroes and ghosts who stop by your door.

3800 American Ghost Towns You Can Visit on One Map

Road trip?

The Best U.S. Cities for Celebrating Halloween, Mapped

New Orleans might be spooky, but it’s not the best place for Halloween, according to this data.

Celebrate National Boston Cream Pie Day by Trying the Original Recipe

In 1996, the treat was declared the official dessert of Massachusetts, cementing its place in our cookbooks—and taste buds—for good.

4 Times Caps Lock Got Someone Into Trouble

It's CAPS LOCK DAY today. Celebrate responsibly.

10 Saccharine Facts About Sweetest Day

This holiday is mostly contained to the Great Lakes region, but for some retailers, its sales are better than those for Mother's Day.

Today is National Necktie Day in Croatia—Birthplace of the Necktie

Statues around the capital city of Zagreb have been dressed up for the occasion.

The Legend of Cry Baby Lane: The Lost Nickelodeon Movie That Was Too Scary for TV

Several years ago, rumors about a lost Nickelodeon movie branded too disturbing for children’s television began popping up around the internet.

10 Facts About It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

How charmingly pathetic is Charlie Brown? After he was shown getting rocks for Halloween, kids sent sacks of candy to Charles Schulz's studio.

26 Punny Halloween Costume Ideas From a Pun Champion

Feeling creatively bankrupt this Halloween? Can’t stand the idea of donning another generic witch cap, ghost sheet, or sexy pizza rat costume? You’ve come to the right place.

11 Allegedly Haunted or Cursed Graves Around the U.S.

As if cemeteries weren't spooky enough.

12 Secrets of Corn Maze Designers

Trapped guests have had to call for pizza.

19 Podcasts That Will Get You in the Mood for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better way to get spooky than by listening to these podcasts, which run the gamut from spine-tingling fiction to bone-chilling true crime.

Are you being haunted, or just dealing with a mold problem?

6 Scientific Explanations for Ghosts

A surprising number of people believe in ghosts—but there may be a more scientific basis to things that go bump in the night than a restless afterlife.

Predicting This Year's 10 Most Popular Halloween Costumes

Odes to ‘80s ice skating icon Tonya Harding are slated to make an unlikely comeback.

Six Flags St. Louis Is Daring Guests to Spend 30 Hours in a Coffin

Winners get to take their coffin home.

These Chains Are Offering Free Coffee for National Coffee Day

Make sure you don't pay to get your java fix this Saturday.

Autumn Equinox: The Science Behind the First Day of Fall

Happy first day of fall! The season of colorful foliage, frosty mornings, and pumpkin-spice everything is upon us, thanks to the autumn or fall equinox.

The 13 Scariest Haunted Houses in America

According to a Halloween expert.

14 Facts About International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day! Let’s hoist the Jolly Roger, break out the rum, and look back at the holiday’s timber-shivering history.

In 1938, The New York Times Thought Cheeseburgers Were a Weird New Food Fad

"At first, the combination of beef with cheese and tomatoes, which sometimes are used, may seem bizarre," the venerable newspaper concluded.

Amazon Will Deliver a 7-Foot Christmas Tree to Your Door This Holiday Season

You really can do all of your holiday shopping online.

11 Things You Should Know About Rosh Hashanah

The first Rosh Hashanah supposedly occurred in the Garden of Eden. But what does this important Jewish holiday involve today?

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