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A few scraps of long-forgotten elk hide tucked away in an Oregon museum have turned out to be important artifacts. Researchers now believe the hides, which date back to the end of the last Ice Age, are the oldest known examples of sewn items....

For pranksters, there is no better holiday than April Fools' Day. Celebrated every April 1, it is the one day of the year when harmless tricks are not just allowed — they are expected. Some historians believe the fun tradition began in 1582, when Europe switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The new calendar moved New Year's Day from April 1 to January 1. People who continued celebrating the New Year on April 1 were teased. Others think it started simply as a way to welcome spring....

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17, is a lively holiday that honors the most famous of Ireland's three patron saints. Though widely known for its parades, shamrocks, and everything green, the day's roots are grounded in history....

A human handprint found deep inside a limestone cave on Indonesia’s Muna Island may be the oldest rock art ever discovered. Dating back nearly 68,000 years, it offers a rare glimpse into the creativity of early humans....

Every spring, the NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball championships grip the United States. Known as "March Madness," the tournaments turn even casual basketball fans into devoted followers of teams they have never watched before. Here is everything you need to know about the championships, which begin on March 17, 2026....

Winter is almost over — at least according to the clocks. On March 8, 2026, most Americans will start "Daylight Saving Time" (DST) by moving their clocks ahead an hour. That lost hour on Sunday will ensure longer days in the spring and summer months....

Dozens of black leather shoes dating back to the 19th century have been washing up along the beaches of Ogmore-by-Sea in South Wales. The unusual discovery has created one of the strangest mysteries in recent memory....

Every year, Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is the holiest month in Islam. During this month, archangel Jibril revealed the first five verses of the Quran — Islam’s holy text — to Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon. This year, it is expected to start at sundown on or around February 17, 2026....

Valentine's Day may be about love, but it also comes with a hefty price tag. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that Americans will spend a record $29.1 billion on February 14 in 2026. That is up from $27.5 billion last year. It is no wonder retailers look forward to the holiday each year....