Fireworks, barbeque, picnics are staples this time of year. But have you ever wondered how our favorite Fourth of July traditions got started?
Author: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY
Louisiana couple finds a 5-foot alligator in their home. It entered through the doggy door.
After the encounter, the couple upgraded their dog door to one that only responds to a signal from their dog’s collar.
Donuts in space? Strange Martian rock formation shows up in rover images
Scientists have shared a new image captured by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover that appears to show a “donut-shaped” rock.
Ancient painting of a pizza precursor found in Pompeii — and it’s covered in fruit
Researchers discovered the 2,000-year-old painting at the Pompeii archaeological site. But it’s probably not pizza, which was invented later.
Human ancestors may have butchered and eaten each other, new study finds
Research carried out on a bone dating back 1.45 million years indicates that human ancestors may not have only eaten ancient animals, but each other.
Michigan police break down door to keep mom from drowning 2 year old, police say
A 35-year-old Michigan woman was arrested on Saturday after police said they walked in on her attempting to drown her 2-year-old child.
Over 1,000 Dolly Parton clones gather in Ireland to vie for world record
Everything was coming up Dolly this weekend as more than 1,000 people gathered in an Irish town dressed as Dolly Parton in a new world record attempt.
After biggest stabilized-rent hike in decade, here’s how NYC compares to other US cities
New York City recently approved the largest hike on rent-stabilized housing in a decade. Here’s how the cost compares to other top US markets.
Cashing in on nostalgia: the Furby is back with a new look, more features
The refreshed Furby is now available on Amazon and will become available in stores and other major retailers on July 15.
Giant invasive snails put parts of Florida under quarantine
Parts of Southern Florida have been placed under quarantine thanks to the discovery of an invasive and destructive giant African land snail.