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It's been over 100 years, but people are still talking about the Great Molasses Flood that struck Boston on January 15, 1919. How did such a crazy thing happen? Read the story!

When there's no time for shipping and barely enough time for shopping, these last-minute ideas may be what you're looking for!

Tea towels as a status symbol? More than a tool to dry delicate tea sets, they’ve got quite a storied history. See how they were used and what they have to do with Vincent van Gogh!

December 4 is National Sock Day! Before the days of snazzy argyles and cozy fleece, socks were made out of some pretty crazy things. We explore the history of our oldest wardrobe staple with some fascinating facts.

Ready for winter? Don't forget the long johns, that important layer against the cold. But where did they come from and who are they named after? Find out in this short history of long underwear.

Let the creepiness begin! Think you know a lot about all things spooky? Test your knowledge with our Halloween quiz!

If you're a fan of history and Woodstock, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, you might enjoy this blast from the past: take a peek at the Farmer's Almanac's calendar page from August 1969!

Smokey Bear, the furry face of wildfire prevention, turns 75! We take a fun look back and introduce you to the real orphaned cub that started it all.

We have a black Moon arriving at the end of this month. Is it anything to be alarmed about? Is the world coming to an end? We have the answers.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, writer Ed Higgins shares his memories of the space event of a lifetime. Plus check out the TV footage from 1969!