Why do we have daylight saving time?
According to Michael Downing, author of Spring Forward: The Annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time, the first daylight saving time policy began in Germany...
Where did Halloween come from and why do we celebrate it?
Halloween started as an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain where people would wear costumes to scare off dead spirits and ghosts. If all you want...
Why do members of the military salute each other?
Some speculate that the military salute dates back to Roman times when soldiers raised their hands as a form of greeting or respect, however,...
Where did the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from?
It's very bizarre that rabbits and colored eggs are used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, especially since rabbits don't lay eggs.
There are a...
What company makes funeral hearses?
The chassis of funeral hearses (aka funeral coaches) in America are mostly made by Cadillac, Buick, and Lincoln, although no company has a dedicated...