Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits about plastic recycling, whale sharks and crab Rangoon enlightened and ...

Times Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration is one of the world’s most iconic events, gathering millions in person and more than a billion viewers around the globe. From historic traditions to ...

“It’s a Wonderful Life” has become a Christmas tradition for generations, airing year after year and drawing viewers back to Bedford Falls. The 1946 classic, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, ...

Rooted in folklore, mythology, and centuries-old traditions, Santa has evolved into a symbol of generosity, joy, and holiday spirit. From his origins as St. Nicholas to modern pop culture ...

It's been over 30 years since "Home Alone" premiered, but it remains a beloved holiday classic. Fans may not know that Macaulay Culkin improvised one of the film's most iconic moments. The cast almost ...

The Tailor Mouse (1902) watercolor art by Helen Beatrix Potter. Original public domain image from Wikipedia. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. More: Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s auditioning for Mission: Impossible? Yeah. Same. Squirrels are basically fluffy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Santa Claus has an official mailing address. Yes, Santa actually has an official address: "Santa Claus, ...

Horses have been our companions for thousands of years, but there's much more to these animals than meets the eye. Some of their quirks might even surprise you! These little-known facts will change ...

Every family has their own winter holiday traditions. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, the New Year, or any other holiday, there are a lot of customs and interesting trivia surrounding each ...

Happy birthday, Jane Austen! The beloved novelist, famous for writing Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion, would have turned 250 years ...