Researchers in American Sāmoa were surprised to find that giant clams are faring much better than expected. These huge molluscs are at risk from many human threats – including overharvesting, warming ...

With summer a time for showing off skin, you may be considering a new tattoo or two. If so, you'd be part of a long-running tradition — we've been inking ourselves for thousands of years. Ötzi the ...

Across the South many households sit down to black-eyed peas and collard greens on the table, which are often accompanied by an entrée of ham and a side of cornbread. These dishes symbolize luck, ...

If New Year’s Eve is about celebration, New Year’s Day is imbued with superstition. Every year on January 1, a peculiar assortment of historic rituals are performed as a way to invite good fortune for ...

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David Tanis pairs his rich recipe with a bright cabbage salad and finishes it with some unforgettable spiced apple fritters. By David Tanis Eating black-eyed peas augurs good luck and good fortune for ...