Elise Burgin (tennis player) was born on this day in 1962. John Belushi (actor) died on this day in 1982.
Question of the Day How long can an average person live without eating? Answer
Why We Celebrate Mardi Gras
When is Mardi Gras 2019? When is Mardi Gras 2019? Why is this day—also called Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday—celebrated? Read what The Old Farmer’s Almanac has to say about this festive holiday.
“I was always tired, my whole body felt heavy, and my stomach … it actually looked huge,” she recalls. Then, she met a doctor who recommended something totally unexpected. Her stomach “deflated,” her mood improved, and her energy skyrocketed.
The Polar Vortex: When a Warmer Climate Means Colder Weather Although much of the early winter season had been mild in many places, January brought some exceptionally cold weather due to the polar vortex, which is a fast-flowing jet stream of air that circles the North Pole in the upper parts of the stratosphere about 20 miles above Earth’s surface.
For more than a millennium and across many parts of the globe, crickets have been a symbol of good luck. A cricket found near the hearth is an especially auspicious omen of good fortune.
Root Cellars: Types and Storage Tips Before refrigeration, an underground root cellar was an essential way to store carrots, turnips, beets, parsnips, potatoes, and other root vegetables. Today, root cellars have made a comeback to keep food from freezing during the winter and keep food cool during the summer to prevent spoilage.
Fun and functional! Choose from different characters including a bee, butterfly, owl, songbird, rooster, cardinal and dragonfly. Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.
Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, was traditionally a time of fasting. In some countries, Shrove Tuesday is called Pancake Day! This is a good, simple pancake recipe.
