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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 — ...

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 ...

The vaunted songwriter Harlan Howard is credited with first saying that country music is little more than “three chords and the truth.” Its “big bang” is widely considered to be the so-called Bristol ...

Squishmallows are cute, cuddly and collectible. But cow Squishmallows, with their round eyes and big spots, are exceptionally addictive. So far, there are 30 adorable moos to add to your collection, ...

It’s no surprise that the best types of foods you can eat — and eat a lot of — are fruits and vegetables. But “eating a lot” doesn’t mean binging on a ton of one particular food in a day. Instead, you ...

Over the years, malls have drastically changed from their original intention of offering modest shopping and a place to get a quick bite to eat. While they still have scores of shops to peruse and ...

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 ...

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 ...