In ancient times, people thought the bright bands of color that appeared in the sky were the work of gods or other unseen, mysterious forces. (Full Story)

Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Why the confusion? Well, it appears that scientists and cooks don't agree. (Full Story)

Although it might seem like a modern phenomenon, the practice of sending valentines is a centuries old tradition. (Full Story)

Horseshoes were invented and applied more than 2,000 years ago when horses were first domesticated. (Full Story)

There wasn't much for Union soldiers to celebrate during the Christmas season of 1862. (Full Story)

Throughout American history, various days of thanks were declared for one blessing or another, but it wasn’t until the Civil War that Thanksgiving became an official American observance. (Full Story)