Kaitlin Miller

Well-known companies founded the year you were born

June 25, 2021 at 9:17 p.m.

Now simply known as Dunkin', the brand formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts was born in 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts. The first franchise of these colorful coffee and donut shops opened...

Babe Ruth, Frank Baker and Baker Meusel | Babe Ruth, left, poses on the dugout steps in Yankee Stadium with 1921 New York Yankee teammates Frank "Home Run" Baker, center, and Bob Meusel.

What MLB games looked like 100 years ago

June 1, 2021 at 8:50 p.m.

Babe Ruth, Frank Baker and Baker Meusel | Babe Ruth, left, poses on the dugout steps in Yankee Stadium with 1921 New York Yankee teammates Frank "Home Run" Baker, center,...

The most memorable ‘Friends’ moments

May 27, 2021 at 1:58 p.m.

The most memorable 'Friends' moments | Although its series finale aired nearly two decades ago in 2004, "Friends" remains one of America and the world's most beloved sitcoms. Here are...

HOW MUCH MINIMUM WAGE WAS WORTH THE YEAR YOU WERE BORN | Here's what the federal minimum was the year you were born and how much its true value actually was.

How much the US minimum wage was actually worth the year you were born

April 5, 2021 at 3:40 p.m.

HOW MUCH MINIMUM WAGE WAS WORTH THE YEAR YOU WERE BORN | Here's what the federal minimum was the year you were born and how much its true value actually...

Call of the wildflowers: Where, when and how to see beautiful blooms across the country

March 29, 2021 at 9:47 p.m.

In the spring and summer months across America, nature puts on a spectacular show as wildflowers awaken from their winter slumber. No matter what region of the country you live...

Abraham Lincoln's Tomb (Springfield, Illinois) | The quest for good fortune "nose" no bounds at Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Millions of people have rubbed the massive nose on a bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln for luck over the years, so much so that holes have been worn through it, which have been repaired by a metalsmith.

Very superstitious: 23 of the luckiest places in the world

March 23, 2021 at 10:36 p.m.

Looking for a little luck this year? While you could wish on a star or hunt for a four-leaf clover, there are certain locations around the world that are famous...

GOING VIRAL ON TIKTOK | In 2018, the lip-syncing app Musical.ly was relaunched as TikTok. Since then, it's popularity has soared, giving this app the power to launch people to social media stardom. But it's not just dance trends and personalities like Charli D'Amelio that TikTok has made popular — the app has helped songs shoot to the top of the Billboard charts and helped everyday products from leggings to vacuum cleaners to cranberry juice go viral. Here are some of the songs, foods, products and more that became famous, or infamous, on TikTok.

TikTok famous: Songs, leggings, makeup and more that went viral on the app

March 16, 2021 at 4:01 p.m.

Here are some of the songs, foods, products and more that became famous, or infamous, on TikTok.

THE WORST MOMENTS IN NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY |For more than 80 years, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament has given fans some of the most entertaining, inspiring moments in college sports. However, it's also featured heartbreak, mistakes, scandals and injuries that have distressed and disappointed fans so much that they still talk about these incidents years — and even decades — later. Here are 25 of the most notorious moments of all time.

25 of the worst moments in NCAA Tournament history

March 15, 2021 at 2:12 p.m.

THE WORST MOMENTS IN NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY |For more than 80 years, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament has given fans some of the most entertaining, inspiring moments in...

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ACROSS THE COUNTRY | During the coronavirus pandemic, more Americans than ever have become interested in outdoor adventure vacations. Wide-open spaces offer the opportunity to stretch your legs after spending more time indoors or working from home. They also allow you to stay socially distanced from others and reap the stress-reducing benefits of spending time in nature. And because America is brimming with natural beauty from coast to coast, you can find some amazing experiences in the great outdoors without venturing far from home. Here are some of the best outdoor adventures in each region of the country to inspire your next vacation. Before planning a trip, remember to check the CDC Travelers' Health site for updates and travel advisories for the locations you plan to visit.

Looking to enjoy the great outdoors? 15 adventures across the country to consider

May 26, 2022 at 2:34 p.m.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ACROSS THE COUNTRY | During the coronavirus pandemic, more Americans than ever have become interested in outdoor adventure vacations. Wide-open spaces offer the opportunity to stretch your legs...

MORE VACATION DEPRIVED | Feelings of vacation deprivation heading into 2021 were unsurprisingly higher than years' past. Sixty-four percent of U.S. respondents said they felt vacation deprived, which is a 3% increase from 2020 and an 11% increase compared to five years ago.

How vacation deprived are Americans? Survey says ‘very’

March 2, 2021 at 5:17 p.m.

It might not be surprising due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Americans are more vacation-deprived than ever, according to a new study released by Expedia. The travel shopping site's annual...

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