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The transition from radio to a televised broadcast marked a new era for the monarchy.

You still have time—but you shouldn't put it off.

Sending Christmas cards out to the family might be a big part of your holiday planning, but when is the best time to actually do it?

Please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened.

The effects of weather disturbances and resulting turbulence can be widespread. Airplane passengers might want to pay more attention to that fasten-seatbelt sign.

The Tower of London as seen from the River Thames.

The Tower of London inspires awe, fear, and intrigue. Here are seven facts you may not know about the iconic British fortress.

Here are 2024's trickiest terms to say, half of which are famous names.

On Earth, compasses always point north—but when you’re drifting outside our planet’s magnetosphere, things get more complicated.

Holiday toy crazes come and go, but some retro toys like Tickle Me Elmo and the Talkboy are as iconic today as they were 30-odd years ago.

If they were in separate glasses without their cans, could you tell them apart?

Are Diet Coke and Coke Zero really that different? Here are the differences and health factors in the diet soda vs. zero-sugar soda debate.

St. Nicholas may have inspired Santa Claus, but the two figures were remarkably different.

Eggnog started out as a fancy English drink called posset and made its way into American holiday celebrations.

The Mercator Projection, Ptolemy’s ‘Geographia’, the Fra Mauro Map, and even Google Maps have all shaped how we experience the world around us.

They’re not actually 100 years old.

The Mattel hovercraft was a figment of imagination, but that didn't stop kids (and their parents) from demanding where to buy one.

Two Floridian cities made it on the list—can you guess which ones?

The riddle below dates back to the 19th century—can you figure it out?

St. Nick brings the gifts. Krampus brings the pain. Here are some things you might not have known about Santa’s demonic companion.

These two tiny titans of folklore might appear similar, but they couldn't be more different.

Discover more fun facts about the Will Ferrell Christmas movie that has since become a holiday classic.

It comes down to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

The Supreme Court ruled that government entities can’t display nativity scenes on public property without including symbols of other faiths, but that hasn’t stopped some towns from trying.