Culture & Traditions

There's a term for a vanishing letter like that in spoken American English's Wednesday. But first, some history about ancient gods.

By Laurie L. Dove

Depending on which state you live in, you may be able to bury your loved ones in your garden. But there are some things to think about.

By Dave Roos

Forget worms and chum. The next time you go fishing, go fly a kite.

By Laurie L. Dove

Don't ever assume something will last forever. A lot of folks once thought these 10 things would never become obsolete.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

Turning 20 means Japanese youth gain the responsibilities and rights of adulthood, including voting and drinking alcohol. How do they mark the occasion?

By Christopher Hassiotis

Whether it's the Nativity display in the public square, the store clerk who says "Happy Holidays" or the tacky holiday sweater, there's something to offend everyone in the season of goodwill.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

Get your ugly holiday sweater fill in one go with these nine horrid knits.

By Yves Jeffcoat

Experts and parents are divided on whether to encourage children's belief in Santa Claus.

By Alia Hoyt

Forget caroling, feasting and having any sort of fun at all on "Foolstide," the catchy but hateful nickname some Puritans gave Christmas in the New World.

By John Donovan

Silent meditation retreats abound. What's it really like to keep quiet for so long?

By Kate Kershner

The uniquely American church-sponsored scarefests aim to present a frightening vision of a life without their brand of religious salvation.

By Chris Opfer

For centuries, ghosts have wed in China. Why did the practice start, and how is it possible that it's still around today?

By Robert Lamb

Can a Halloween attraction be sued for being too scary? It's already happened. When else did attractions get out of control - at least for some visitors?

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

Never mind the generation gap: Here is what's really going on in the workplace.

By Dave Roos

Cannibalism? Anthropophagy, if you prefer? There's more nuance when it comes to consumption of human flesh than you might imagine.

By Laurie L. Dove

And his name Is Robert Newton.

By Jonathan Strickland

The life of a feral child isn't all swashbuckling Tarzan-and-Jane, but for some children, it's a better alternative than the lives they left behind.

By Oisin Curran

Collecting things is a very personal pursuit. Ask most people why they collect something, and they'll usually say they do it simply because they like the item they collect - whether it be stamps, comic books or decorative spoons. But some collections go far beyond the norm. Many people out there are obsessed with some [...] The post The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect appeared first on Goliath.

By Goliath Team

While the headlines usually focus on tales of abuse and scams, the reality is more humdrum - and heartbreaking.

By John Donovan

Anyone who has received a text or an email has seen the wild proliferation of the once rarely used exclamation point.

By John Donovan

More than 1,000 Catholic priests and monks are scattering around the globe, ready to forgive the kinds of sins normally only absolved by the pope or his bishops.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

Maybe you thought hobos disappeared along with the Great Depression. But some folks are still living the life - albeit only part-time and without a bundle on a stick.

By Dave Roos

A New York lawyer divorced his wife a few months after marriage without her knowing. They lived together a further 20 years. Don't try this at home.

By Dave Roos

It's kinda tricky, but when you combine positive body image with significant public selfie sharing, it can create a feedback loop with implications for relationships.

By Laurie L. Dove

The American Academy of Pediatrics exchanges its 'turn it off' stance for a more nuanced approach.

By Julia Layton