Emily Shiffer

There's nothing better than walking into a clean, fresh-smelling house . Breathing in a delightful smell as soon as you walk in can make you feel right at home.

The Great Depression , which lasted from 1929-1939, caused economic turmoil worldwide. Families struggled to feed themselves, and went to extreme lengths to stretch food and utilize all available ingredients.

America is full of inventors . Each year, about 370,830 patents are issued, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Many consider mowing the lawn to be a tedious, if not painful, chore. But for quadriplegic lawn care entrepreneur Ben Medley, it's become an outlet to share his story of resilience and perseverance.

Every year on August 7, America honors its service members on Purple Heart Day. The Purple Heart is awarded to those who are injured or killed while serving in combat.

From his flashy workout clothes to his sparkly personality, Richard Simmons was one-of-a-kind.

Parking lots are stressful places. According to AAA , approximately 29% of all car accidents happen in parking lots

Meeting celebrities is always a memorable experience. Whether the meeting goes well or poorly (or it's long or short), the interaction is usually fuel for a story told to friends and family for years to come.

September 11, 2001 , will always be one of the darkest days in American history. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, according to the FBI

The atomic bombs that were dropped in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima (on Aug. 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (on Aug. 9, 1945) directly resulted in the