Strange to think, but there was one time in the United States of America that everyone pretty much agreed on who should be president. That was the first and second terms of George Washington -- war hero, patriot -- and the first president of the newly minted United...

The passing of Toni Morrison in August 2019 marked the loss of one of the most impactful authors of modern times. Morrison was the first black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in literature. According to her obituary in The Washington Post, Morrison's recognitions ran...

February 15 marks the 200th anniversary of Susan B. Anthony's birth. Best known for her fight for women's voting rights, Anthony was an abolitionist and advocate of women's suffrage. She is credited with being a key figure in helping women gain the right to vote....

It is easy for occasional drinkers to get carried away on New Year's Eve, but you don't have to end up feeling lousy the next day if you follow some simple rules. If you must drink alcohol, try these guidelines: * The most obvious: Don't drink and drive. * Analyze...

Sleds and snowboarding may never get old, but if you want your experience kicked up a notch, try using a different device for sledding. Tubes -- Who said they are just for lazy summer rivers? They can also make good snow sliders. The key is a good grip and hanging on...

Check these instructions from a specialist in ergonomics before you head out to tackle the beautiful white stuff: Keep your spine in an upright, neutral position. * No slouching or twisting. * Bend at the hips and knees to get lower to the ground. * Use your leg...

Two words sum up New Year's Resolutions: Faith and Gym. According to LifeWay Research, a 2015 study show that 57 percent of Americans made a health resolution while 52 percent made a faith resolution. Those top two topics lead five categories of New Year's...

You are about to arrive in the year 2020 -- a historic year where we have finally trained animals to do the hard work, like the gorilla that flies the family helicopter. The only thing we worry about is that, what with self-cleaning houses and all, the animals will be...

Friends and loved ones who gather at Christmas time will see holly wreaths and on mantles, its image on cards, stockings and presents. As it has done every winter since long before the Roman conquest, holly will work its magic, evoking feelings of tradition and...

Red accounts for three-fourths of poinsettia sales today, but there are more than 100 varieties, including colors of cream, apricot, and white, according to Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor at University of Vermont. According to the USDA Floriculture Crops...