So today, January 14th is National Dress Up Your Pet Day! We all know that some of our pets do not like being dressed up, so it's important to respect…
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So what is a State of the Union? And when was the first State of the Union given? To answer the first question, a State of the Union is when…
This is a new year for new discoveries and new beginnings. I have already made a few new connections with people whom I get to enjoy similar things! I also…
January 2nd, 1890 marked the day when Benjamin Harrison welcomed the first woman staffer, Alice Sanger, to work in the White House. Harrison's presidency was somewhat uneventful, except for this one…
Many countries have their own calendar systems with different year cycles. Our year begins on January 1st, and that has become the only globally celebrated holiday. Even though other countries…
The fight for our independence from England had been a costly one. On July 4, 1776, the small United States had declared her independence from England, but the battles that…
Here's a little science for you! How cold does it have to be to snow? Well, snow is one form of frozen rain. Hail is frosen rain too. Clouds are…
This week was a very busy week in history! Dec 16, 1773 – The Boston Tea Party Dec 17, 1903 – First airplane flies Dec 18, 1620 – Mayflower docks…
Christmas is a favorite time of year for many people. Some people like it for the exchange of presents. Some like Christmas because of the fun decorations. Others like it…
From 1774 to 1789, the Continental Congress was the government of the first 13 American colonies and then later the United States. On December 10, 1778, John Jay was elected…