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The city of Moraine is continuing to honor Johnny Appleseed as a local tie-in to the America 250 celebration. In the 1820s, ...

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Judging by my inbox, nobody is happier about our country’s 250th anniversary than the book publishing industry. The last few ...

Many of America’s most popular founding myths aren’t factual. But other times, the truth is stranger than fiction.

Many of America's most popular founding myths aren't factual. But other times, the truth is stranger than fiction.

Impress your friends at this year’s Fourth of July party with these five surprisingly true stories from American history.

There will no doubt be apple pie on the menu at many July 4 celebrations this year. There is every year. This quintessential ...

Grist reports that planting more trees can significantly reduce urban heat, improve biodiversity, and enhance mental health, but it's not a complete solution to climate challenges.

Isaac Fitzgerald is in a sorry state. He's been drinking a lot and praying a lot. He's about to turn 40, he's not married, he's had a bad break up, has no job and, worst of all, he's back in the ...

According to legend, it took rough and rugged characters to tame the early American frontier: men like Daniel Boone, the trailblazer, or Mike Fink, the brawling river boatman. Also according to legend ...