The first televised April Fools’ Day hoax
Perhaps because of its serious reputation, the BBC pulled off the first successful April Fools’ hoax in 1957. During the program Panorama, distinguished…
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Most expensive Big Macs
When the Big Mac debuted in 1968, it cost 45 cents. Times have changed. Today, Big Macs are most expensive in Hawaii, with an average price of $5.31….
Remarkable gene therapy helps children hear
In a landmark clinical trial, a new gene therapy appears to have given five children who were born deaf the ability to hear. The trial, conducted in China…
Fun is fattening
A 2016 study found that among one-week vacationers, about 61 percent gained about a pound of weight on average — and some up to seven pounds, according…
Chicago’s unique St. Patrick’s tradition
Chicago has a lot of endearing quirks, and you can grab a front row seat to one of the wildest if you visit on March 17, when the Chicago River flows…
Bargain vase is the find of a lifetime
Jessica Vincent had always enjoyed thrifting and knew a good find when she saw one. But even she was surprised when her eagle eye turned a $3.99 vase into…
Nostalgia for breakfast
Some foods have been beloved for generations, and others are best left in the past. Love them or hate them, at least some of these five classic breakfast…
Dieting? Check out these serving sizes
The size of one serving The American Cancer Society says: 1 ounce meat is the size of a matchbox (eat 3 to 4 ounces) 3 ounces fish: size of a checkbook 2…
Snake Island not so very scary
It’s all over social media: The frightening Snake Island, home of deadly snakes. To hear some tell it, you literally would step on one of the 400,000…
Traveling this spring? Check your passport now!
Passports are valid for 10 years, so it’s easy to forget to renew. If you are planning international travel soon, check your passport now. You’ll want…