For John Glenn, being the first American to orbit the Earth on Feb. 20, 1962 was a stroke of luck. ->

The tradition of sending paper valentines is traced to a young woman in the mid-1800s who decided to make them her business. ->

We all know that you can get your kicks on Route 66, but you can also get said kicks on any of the other thousands of asphalt pathways that connect most parts of the American landscape -- from the mountain to the prairie, from sea to shining sea. While America's natural landscapes are truly a [...]

Last week, Chevrolet turned 100 years old. And like every other birthday in my calendar...I missed it. Unlike every other birthday this year, I am not scrambling for a belated birthday card or last minute flowers. Instead, I am going to share with you what I love most about Chevrolet. I mean, my fi...

There are a lot of ways to examine the complex legacies left behind by each American president: through legislation signed, scandals endured or wars fought. But have you thought about how each leader of the free world affected the drinking scene of his day? READ MORE: Whisky, Buried in Antarctic Ic...

It's of special interest to many because it was taken as the country was coming out of the Depression.

Can you recite the Bill of Rights? Do you know what they all mean? Watch this and you'll be able to say yes to both!

Documents riding with the ill-fated Donner Party yield new clues about Lincoln's life.