A pumpkin lies smashed beside Ichabod Crane’s hat. The rider who chased him through the dark has vanished, and Ichabod...

Discover 10 old-time October weather sayings, where they came from, and the surprising weather, animal, and seasonal observations behind them.

A cozy supper ends. Someone starts telling a story about a rider seen on the road after dark. By the...

A familiar park path can feel new when you slow down and look closely. An arching root might become a...

An owl can seem to appear from nowhere. One moment the branch is empty; the next, a pair of bright...

You may not call yourself superstitious—but do you knock on wood, cross your fingers or avoid walking under ladders? Here’s where 8 familiar beliefs really came from.

Can you really balance an egg only on the fall equinox? Discover the surprising truth behind the famous equinox egg-balancing myth and try it yourself.

September is a month with one foot in summer and the other in fall. Warm afternoons can still feel like...

What are some traditional August weather sayings? Popular sayings include “For every fog in August, there will be a snowfall the following winter,” “Dry August and warm, doth harvest no harm,” and “When it rains in August, it rains honey and wine.” Most are folklore rather than reliable forecasts, but many grew from generations of close observation of weather and agriculture.

The clock turns to 11:11 twice a day, and a lot of people pause to make a wish when it...