Chelsea Thatcher

Ravens have been almost universally connected with death, horror, and grief for centuries, but why?

Certain phrases that were once a common part of language are fading because they just didn't age well.

We have the 1950s to thank for cementing the tradition of trick-or-treating into our Halloween culture.

Matthew Perry had already committed to a different TV series when 'Friends' was looking for an actor to play Chandler Bing.

Even with depression, divorce, and single parenthood, Sylvia Plath managed to continue her work with these strict writing habits.

The witch of Russian folktales has become a symbol of feminism and nature's destructive power.

There's a difference between calling someone and calling on someone, but the social connections remain just as important.

Before his fame as a masterful playwright, Arthur Miller worked a variety of jobs to make ends meet.

The social rules of the Regency Era were strict enough that if we had to live them today, most of us would fail miserably.

130 years after having his library card revoked, Oscar Wilde was able to posthumously receive a new one.

Whether you're looking for scary or cozy reads to put you in the Halloween mood, these new books will do the trick.

The connection between death, skeletons, and Halloween date back to ancient times.

Why are witches depicted with pointy hats? Uncover the surprising history behind the iconic headwear, from 1600s fashion and Quakers to Hollywood.

In 1926, people had a lot more to think about when preparing for long winters without central heating.

Learn what causes static electricity, why it's worse in cold weather, and how to prevent painful shocks.

These '90s films capture the essence of a cozy fall so well that it's become tradition to watch them each year when the leaves change.

The origin of the phrase "steal someone's thunder" comes from an incident involving a stolen invention on the London stage in 1709.

The creators of 'Gilmore Girls' based the setting of Stars Hollow on a real Connecticut town that they visited and fell in love with.

Nick Jr. intentionally aired the same 'Blue's Clues' episode 5 times in a row because they researched child psychology.

Telephone etiquette has changed since we no longer have a shared landline, but some of these rules could do with a comeback.