Culture & History

The spring equinox symbolizes renewal in the world of spirituality, and is a time to forget the past and focus on the present.

St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.

As their daylight hours aren't affected that much, countries near the equator typically don't observe Daylight Saving Time.

IKEA's letters stand for three things – its founder, Ingvar Kamprad, his family's farm, Elmtaryd, and their local area, Agunnaryd.

Generation Z grew up alongside social media. The first social media site, Six Degrees, was launched in 1997, the year Gen Z began.

When Pharaoh Ramses II of Ancient Egypt was buried, daffodil bulbs were used to cover each of his eyes.

Between the years 2015 and 2020, only 0.0004 percent of all commercial flights had any injuries occur onboard.

In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte sold Louisiana to the United States for $15 million to fund his continued fight against the British.

In the 1950s, bakeries often gave free donuts and coffee to cops and saved seats for them as it was cheaper than hiring security.

St. Valentine is not just associated with love. He is also the patron saint of epilepsy, plague, travelers, and young people.

People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be highly energetic, outgoing, and talented, making them great leaders.

Frozen yogurt originated in the Middle East and India around 5,000 years ago.

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