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Summertime is the season best known for its sunshine. Sun worshipers around the globe celebrate the June Solstice, the longest day of the year. How...

Traditional definitions of motherhood evolved because of societal shifts in ideology. While the maternal bond is typically related to pregnancy and...

Malaria is one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. People get the disease from infected mosquito bites. Officials at the World Health Org...

Many cultures hold festivals and celebrate holidays on or near the Spring Equinox. For example, people worldwide celebrate Easter on the first Sund...

Instances of weather extremes increased over the past few decades. Until recently, the noticeable changes seemed gradual, but the impact was huge. ...

Every February since Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched "Negro History Week" in 1926, there has been a concerted effort to discuss Black American achie...

The act of giving has hidden benefits for both the donor and receiver, even if the two never meet. For example, Maya Angelou said one of philanthro...

Making a New Year's resolution is a centuries-old tradition. Historians believe this goal-setting practice started 4,000 years ago with ancient Bab...

Community brings people with something in common together. Participation enriches members' lives. Together, they can experience a shared sense of t...

Ask anyone what they think about the Thanksgiving holiday. While their answers will vary, most will include food and Black Friday. For millions of ...

Personal hygiene wipes have come a long way since Arthur Julius invented them for the makeup industry in 1957. Today people use wet wipes for perso...

The sunny days of summer have arrived, and the opportunity to spend time outdoors with friends, family, and neighbors. The choices of adventures va...