Old World Christmas

Nutcrackers were first carved by commoners as a joke because it was considered fun to make a little wooden king or soldier do the menial work of cracking the tough nuts. Today, nutcrackers are often...

The Story Behind In 1896, the USA Liquid Pistol (a cast iron gun) was patented & originally marketed as protection against vicious dogs. It wasn't until the 1980 s that the larger style plastic...

The Story Behind A microphone or mic converts sounds into electrical signals allowing the sound to be projected. Microphones are used in a variety of settings to allow more people to enjoy sounds of...

The Story Behind January 1940, Irving Naxon received a patent on his Beanery, a slow cooker inspired by his Lithuanian mother. Since Jews were forbidden to work on the Sabbath, they would take a pot...

he Story Behind Although the design of the throne, or flush toilet was created in 1596, its use wasn't widespread until the late nineteenth century during the industrial revolution. Flush toilets...

The Story Behind Soy Sauce originated in China between the second and fifth centuries. Salt was an expensive commodity and soy sauce was a less expensive way to add salty flavor to a dish. Today, the...

The Story Behind Barbecuing is more popular than ever with folks exploring a variety of woods and eagerly firing up their grills regardless of the season or the weather. The Barbeque Industry...

The Story Behind The skunk is a peaceful but fearless animal that always gives a warning before it sprays its very recognizable strong scent. Because of this defense, most animals show the skunk...

Pygmy Goats originated in western Africa and were first imported to the U.S. in the 1950s. Due to their friendly, good-natured personalities and hardiness, these goats are popular as cooperative...

The Story Behind Cancer, the crab, is the fourth sign of the zodiac. People born under this sign are sensitive, traditional, and nurturing. In ancient Greece, crabs were considered to be sacred, and...

The Story Behind The pink ribbon is symbolic of the fight against breast cancer and the awareness of the need for women to be regularly examined. Support and honor a loved one with this special...

The Story Behind The Claddagh is a traditional Irish design incorporating two hands clasping a heart and surmounted by a crown. These elements symbolize love, friendship and loyalty. When given as a...