On this day in history, Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy — the 35th president of the United States — was assassinated while riding in an open-car motorcade in downtown Dallas, Texas. The shocking event of 60 years ago happened near the end of JFK’s third year as president. …
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights vintage vehicles, carnival crowds — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? For …
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Thousands of people poured into Lithuania’s capital this weekend for Corgi Race Vilnius, where 120 teams of furry competitors and their owners from around Europe went nose-to-nose. Corgi Race Vilnius — a two-day event held in Lithuania’s capital — allowed Welsh Pembroke and Cardigan corgis to show their skills in …
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If a pesky mosquito bite just doesn’t seem to go away, it could be something else — namely, skeeter syndrome. Skeeter syndrome, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is “a large local allergic reaction to mosquito bites marked by significant inflammation.” The syndrome can be described as a severe allergic reaction …
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Thanksgiving Day is the first official holiday to kick off winter of fun festivities where family and friends will gather together for several months to celebrate life and togetherness surrounded by food and drinks. Foodies especially look forward to Thanksgiving Day which is often all-consuming with deliciously warm and cozy …
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Beer, with its effervescence and diverse flavors, has long been a beloved beverage in the world. Yet the age-old question persists: Does indulging in beer lead to weight gain? As with many dietary debates, the answer lies in an understanding of beer’s composition, consumption habits and its impact on the …
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PENSACOLA, Fla. – Goodbye, Old Timer. Hello, modern era. An iconic American restaurant chain, known for its warm and cozy southern-style comfort food, is cooking up controversy with its new logo. After 48 years, Cracker Barrel has introduced a whole newaesthetic – but not everyone is loving it. In fact, …
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A new study found that hydration is key when it comes to managing stress. People who drink less than seven cups, or 1.5 liters, of water per day have a cortisol response to stress that is 50% higher than those who meet water intake recommendations. Researchers at Liverpool John Moores …
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The botched Cracker Barrel rebrand and subsequent about-face has captivated Americans and highlighted social media’s role in harnessing change. A week after Cracker Barrel unveiled a new logo and was widely slammed for it, the Tennessee-based restaurant chain announced it was retaining its “Old Timer” logo. “We said we would …
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Heart attacks don’t always look the same — and a new study from Mayo Clinic highlights the key differences between how they affect men and women. The most common cause of heart attacks overall is clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), but in people under 65 — particularly women — there are often …
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