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‘Mr. Fezziwig's Ball,’ an 1843 illustration by John Leech for ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. This novella was the earliest and most popular of Dickens' Christmas stories. The kissing under mistletoe (left) and evergreen decoration hanging from the ceiling are vestiges of pre-Christian winter rites.

A history of mistletoe: The parasitic ‘dung on a twig’

Legume leaf fossil

Without dinosaurs, there’d be no Thanksgiving dinner

Fibonacci spiral overlaid on cactus blossom

Break out the calculators: November 23 is Fibonacci Sequence Day

Macy's fireworks display over Manhattan on the 4th of July

How pyrotechnic wizards orchestrate the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks

Last Minute gifts for 2023 including the Ninja Creami, the Leatherman Multitool, the Fellow kettle, and the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini action camera

50+ last-minute gifts to get everyone on your list ready

By Brandt Ranj, Amanda Reed

A top row of red Craftman cordless drills, a second row of screwdrivers by Klein Tools, a third row of circular saws by DeWalt, and a fourth row of the Ryobi Multi Tool.

The best gifts for DIYers

By Bob Beacham, Brandt Ranj, Jen McCaffery, Tony Carrick

Three rows of the best gifts for cyclists, with the Wahoo indoor trainer on top, followed by a Garmin bike light, and a Kryptonite bike lock.

The best gifts for cyclists from Garmin, Wahoo, Peloton, and more

By Abby Ferguson, Jen McCaffery

Fourth of July partygoers playing in red, white, and blue confetti, which could be a fireworks alternative

Celebrate a firework-less Fourth of July with drones, bubble guns, or confetti cannons

By Carla Delgado

Best audiophile gifts sliced header

Last-minute gifts for the audiophile in your orbit

Singer Mariah Carey performs on stage with her twins Moroccan Cannon and Monroe Cannon during her "Merry Christmas To All!" at Madison Square Garden on December 13, 2022 in New York City.

This is your brain on Christmas music

By Laura Baisas

Holiday cake filled with chocolate stars, icing, and orange slices poses a sugary nightmare to people with diabetes

A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

The best cannabis gifts on a plain background

The best cannabis accessories to celebrate the holiblaze

The best gifts for travelers on a plain white background.

The best gifts for travelers

The best kitchen gifts on a plain white background.

The best kitchen upgrades for the everyday cook in 2025

By Sara Chodosh, Brandt Ranj

How to enjoy fall festivities during the COVID pandemic

By Rachael Zisk

Hot dogs in buns with ketchup, mustard, and other toppings

How many hot dogs would it take to kill you?

By Purbita Saha

Hand holding firework and american flag against dark night

Fireworks can trigger PTSD. Here’s how you can help yourself and others find ease.

By Sofia Quaglia

Astronauts still can't get a good look at fireworks, even though the explosions are bigger than ever.

International Space Station

What do fireworks look like from space?

By Tatyana Woodall

Person with brown curly hair on a tablet looking unhappy while going back to work after vacation

Ask Us Anything

Why you hate going back to work after vacation

Black body builder in a Superman tank yelling as they pull arm weights to keep their New Year's resolution to stay fit

How to trick your brain into keeping a New Year’s resolution

By Sara Chodosh