Have you ever wondered if the poppy seeds on the bagel you’re eating come from the same poppy flower that produces opium? They actually do, but they have been scrubbed of the milky substance which forms illegal narcotics and therefore are perfectly safe to eat. Don’t be alarmed: The poppy flowers growing in your backyard are a different species! There are 120 varieties of poppies, only one of which you cannot grow in the US. Learn all about poppy flower history, nutrition, folklore, and tips for growing. Read on.

If your birthday falls between May 1 and May 31, your birthstone is the emerald, a stone the Greeks named...

The diamond is April's birthstone. Its name comes from the Greek word, “adamas,” meaning unconquerable and indestructible. What makes it so special? Learn about its legendary hardness, unmatched sparkle, and mysterious folklore. We explain why ancient Egyptians wore diamonds on their ring fingers and other surprising facts about this rare gem. Read on.

Few cultures have held onto pre-Christian folk belief as stubbornly as the Irish. A 21st century Irish farmer will still...

March arrives with two birthstones, not one. Aquamarine gets most of the attention, all sea-glass blues and Pisces calm, but...

If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst, a violet quartz worn for prayer, protection, and plain good...

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...