This day in history: Happy 2,000th birthday, Paris!
On this day in 1951, the city of Paris celebrated its 2,000th birthday. The history of the city goes back to 250 B.C., when a Gallic tribe known as the Parisii settled on an island […]
This day in history: US women’s soccer team wins 4th World Cup title
In 2019, the United States won the eighth edition of the Women’s World Cup over the Netherlands after one late penalty kick and another goal by Rose Lavelle. This final was the team’s fourth win […]
“Rooftopping” romances and cotton candy celebrations: Your weekly dose of fun & uplifting news
Your weekly dose of fun & uplifting news From the cotton candy fan to the Empire State proposal, we’ve rounded up some of the happiest, funniest news of the week, guaranteed to cheer you up! […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Sylvester Stallone!
Sylvester Stallone, an American actor, screenwriter, and director, famous for the title role in his own screenplay of Rocky. Stallone was born at a charity hospital in New York. Forceps used during a complicated birth […]
This day in history: The bikini makes its world debut
As France was liberated from Nazi control, a renewed sense of freedom started to reshape every aspect of life, from politics to social interactions. In fashion, the freedom was mainly introduced by a 30-square-inch piece […]
Take a break & marvel at China’s gravity-defying “stone forest”
Shilin, China’s Gravity-Defying “Stone Forest” The Stone Forest, or Shilin, is a magnificent and unique geological phenomenon located in Yunnan Province, China. Spanning a vast area, this karst landscape is famous for its towering, bizarrely-shaped […]
This day in history: Happy 250th birthday, America!
Two and a half centuries after signing the Declaration of Independence, this year the United States will be celebrating its 250th birthday. The Semiquincentennial will mark the launch of what President Trump called “the greatest political […]
Paws & pause: Take a break from doomscrolling to enjoy these museum-quality dogs
A Collection of Museum Dogs Take a much-needed break from doomscrolling to revel in the beauty and loyalty captured by artists across the centuries. These museum-quality dogs, from the collection of the Art Institute of […]
This day in history: Brian Jones and Jim Morrison died today, at the same age
Two years apart, Brian Jones and Jim Morrison died on the same day, at the same age. Not only that, but both died in water. Jones drowned in the swimming pool of his house under […]
From “safe and sane” to total bans: What fireworks are legal on July 4th in each state
What’s Legal On July 4th In 2026 Many people are planning to host their own 4th of July backyard party instead of attending public events and shows. A big part of that is knowing what […]