Groundhog Day: Check Phil’s weather prediction!
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s groundhog extraordinaire, will again stick his head out of his den. The nation awaits his verdict….
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Overview of America 250 for February and March 2026
America 250, the official U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission initiative, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,…
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Super Bowl LX February 8 Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA Kickoff to Bay Area’s “triple celebrations” (250th anniversary, San Francisco founding, Santa…
Resolutions are an ancient tradition
If you are joining millions of Americans in making New Year’s resolutions, you are continuing an ancient tradition. begun 4,000 years ago in Babylon….
National Bird Day: How to help our fine feathered friends
Three days are set aside each year to celebrate birds, but January 5, National Bird Day, remains the oldest and most focused on conservation, education,…
It’s not too late to celebrate Mari Lwyd
If you’re Welsh, you might have dusted off your festive horse skull for Christmas, but this weird and wonderful tradition has been part of midwinter…
The Year of Confusion: What did the ancient Romans do during January?
The Romans did nothing during January because January didn’t exist. According to the BBC, the early Roman calendar contained only 304 days and ten months….
Is travel insurance worth the extra cost?
Travel insurance is more than just a box you can check when you purchase airline tickets. It can cover a wide variety of issues, from minor snafus like…
Nasal spray flu vaccines now available
Nasal spray flu vaccines are an alternative to traditional injectable flu shots. As of October 21, 2025, they are approved for use in healthy,…
Make your artificial tree smell real
There’s nothing quite like the crisp and clean scent of a fresh-cut pine tree at Christmas — but there’s nothing quite like the mess that a real tree can…