In January, Uber driver Danny Blanton, 51, picked up passenger John Johnson, 60, for a ride to Dallas’ UT Southwestern Medical Center. Blanton, who didn’t see the picture of his passenger ahead of time, kept his eyes mostly on the road, making small talk as the car...

In the same way that more than 80 percent of people surveyed think they are above-average drivers, and fewer than 1 percent consider themselves "worse than average" (each a mathematical impossibility), I like to think I'm smart. Not extremely smart. Not super smart....

18 Weird Facts About the Olympics Through the Years You might be surprised to learn that the Olympics have changed a lot over the years, from the events included in the official program to the athletes eligible to compete. These 18 unique facts shed some light on the...

Ever had a hard time deciding where to go on vacation? Now, you don’t need to worry. A new breed of travel companies is revolutionizing vacation planning with secret trips. The concept: They do all the planning and booking for you and add an element of excitement by...

Robin Williams was a magnificent actor known for his varied roles and was also one of the kindest souls in Hollywood. Williams has been heralded for his acts of kindness, a man who always went beyond his station and put others first, whether it be spending real time...

Say what you want about The Gipper, he had his priorities straight. President Ronald Reagan established the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day, and July as National Ice Cream Month, in 1984. This year, the Big Day falls on July 16, this Sunday. When...

Mischief reigns in a small Canada community after a kidnapping left a man’s garden vacant of the ten ceramic garden gnomes that resided there. Kelly Blair, a resident of Kelowna, B.C., woke up on a late June morning to discovery his garden gnomes had been stolen from...

Garrison Hines would spend all of his time growing food if he could. The ironworker from Philadelphia developed a passion for farming in 2018 when an urban gardener showed him a mulberry tree, which produces fruit similar to blackberries. Although Hines had visited an...

Shark Week, a highly anticipated annual television event, captivates audiences around the world with its thrilling and educational programming dedicated to sharks. This week-long celebration brings the mysterious and awe-inspiring world of these magnificent creatures...

Archaeologists have unearthed an astounding 35 glass bottles from the 18th century in the cellar of George Washington’s home. The five storage pits buried in the dirt under Mount Vernon included 29 intact bottles of perfectly preserved cherries, a fruit associated...