Is the “Luck of the Irish” a real thing? Here are 10 Irish superstitions, customs, and beliefs. What do you believe? Let us know in the comments! 1. The Good People Many Irish people believe in leprechauns and fairies. If you ever speak of them, always refer to them as “the good people” or they will play

Quick Reference: March Birthstones Primary stone: Aquamarine, a sea-blue variety of beryl. Traditional second stone: Bloodstone (also called heliotrope), a dark green chalcedony with red iron oxide flecks. Aquamarine meaning: From Latin “aqua marina,” water of the sea. Linked to calm, courage, and safe passage. Bloodstone meaning: Tied to a Christian legend about drops of

Quick Reference February birthstone: Amethyst, the purple variety of quartz. Meaning: Sobriety, clarity of mind, protection, and calm. Mineral: Quartz (SiO2), colored purple by iron impurities and natural radiation. Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale, durable enough for daily wear. Main sources: Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, with historic Russian and Mexican deposits. Alternative stone: Fluorite. Zodiac

Is it true that anything that can go wrong will go wrong? Murphy's Law says yes. Was Murphy a real person? We have the answer.

Learn the interesting legends and lore surrounding topaz, November's birthstone.

Seeing fat rabbits and birds this month? What does it mean when leaves hang on the boughs? We dug into the October weather lore archives to find the answers!

Can you predict the weather with persimmon seeds? According to folklore, yes! The Persimmon Lady’s annual winter forecast revealed! Get the 2022-23 forecast here. It’s that time of year again when we check in with Melissa Bunker—a.k.a. “The Persimmon Lady”—of central North Carolina, who sends us her winter predictions based on the persimmon seeds she

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The green flash has reached mythical status due to its rarity and unpredictability. Learn how and when to see this elusive optical phenomenon and what causes it.

With all the technology we have access to at our fingertips, do we really still need folklore in our everyday lives?