Origin Stories Behind 20 Holidays

More than just a day to rest or have fun, holidays often call on people to celebrate, reflect, or engage with their families and communities. Some holidays are geared toward commemorating special events and people, while others are born…

The 15 Coolest Female Firsts in History

Women have achieved many astonishing "firsts." Some firsts are first-ever accomplishments by either a woman or a man; some are firsts by a woman in a male-dominated field. Read on for more! First African American first lady Michelle Obama…

15 Ways to Make People Respect You Immediately

There's a difference between being liked and being respected. Ideally, you'll be both. But according to Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and…