Making a human is a big deal. Naming one is, too. Strangely, it’s harder to renew your license at the DMV or adopt a puppy than it is to do either of those momentous activities. People don’t need to ...

Every four-legged friend is perfectly suited to an owner — unless, of course, that owner is allergic to dogs. Fortunately, there are plenty of breeds suitable for families looking for a pet that kids ...

Humans are social animals with an innate desire for attention. Social media capitalizes on this need, which is why people love joining viral “challenges.” Some of these challenges — like the mannequin ...

Remember the Beanie Baby craze of the 1990s? The Squishmallow craze is like that but bigger, better and so much softer. Made by Kelly Toys, Squishmallows are super soft, squishy stuffies that range in ...

The 1980s brought us some undeniably awesome things. Like Guns N’ Roses, “Back to the Future” and Princess Diana. We are thankful for that. But not everything in the ’80s was awesome. The decade also ...

Is choosing a baby name on your to-do list? Take your time. Choosing a name for a brand-new human is a big deal, and with over 5,000 first names in use in the U.S. alone, it’s not that easy. Luckily, ...

If you have a decades-old Barbie or Star Wars action figure, you’d better hope it’s in good condition. The collectible doll market is huge, and serious buyers are willing to part with some serious ...

When I was growing up in the 1960s, computers and cable tv did not exist. Our television only had four channels, so there wasn’t much entertainment at night except for books or listening to music on ...

This is a story all about how the Smiths never got flip-turned upside down because they’re one of the most famous and successful families in America. Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and their children, ...

The word “passion” is defined as “any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as in love or hate.” It’s that tugging at the soul, that longing for something so deeply that you can’t escape it. To ...

Sweden has given us ABBA and IKEA. We can thank Denmark for Lego, hygge and Hans Christian Andersen. And Norway is the Land of the Vikings. But these Scandinavian countries have a lot more to offer — ...

From coast to coast, we know and love our home-state foods for so many reasons. There’s comfort in those familiar tastes and smells. But, apart from being tasty, they also define the culture in which ...