Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword,) is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family...

We have a birthday present for those born in August: the stunning spinel has been added to your month’s birthstone lineup! August now...

The original birthstone for August was Sardonyx, and then peridot was added, becoming August’s primary gem. SARDONYX OVERVIEW Sardonyx...

August now joins June and December as the only months represented by three gems. The original birthstone for August was Sardonyx, and...

August is the eighth month of the year (between July and September) in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the fifth month to have the...

Margarine is patented (1869) On July 15 1869, challenged by Emperor Louis Napoleon III to produce a satisfactory substitute for butter...

Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, Ca. (1955) Whether or not Walt Disney wished upon a star, his dreams were about to come true...

Etch-a-Sketch goes on sale (1960) Its bright red frame isn't showing signs of gray. Its silver-gray drawing surfaces hasn't lost its...

The Lawrence Welk Show premiers on television (1955) The Lawrence Welk Show made its national television debut on ABC Television on July...

U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time: Congress finally provided for the issuance of stamps by passing an act on March 3,...

Malignant (cancerous) tumors of the connective tissues are called "sarcomas". There are more than 50 sub-types of sarcoma. According to...

The majority of people who die from preventable injuries are in the prime of their lives – raising families and enjoying their careers...

Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44....

While most enjoy the day off filled with barbecues, few understand the true meaning behind Memorial Day. Originally called Decoration...

Arthritis is very common but is not well understood. Actually, “arthritis” is not a single disease; it is an informal way of referring to...

There is no better time than Arthritis Awareness Month to get physically active. Start or keep on walking –May is a great time to begin a...

Did you know that arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the US today and it affects an estimated 53 million adults and...

Julia, the new Muppet who debuted Monday on Sesame Street, has a bright red mop of hair, a sunny yellow face and big green eyes. She is...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person’s...

Filter 200 liters of blood a day, removing two liters of toxins, wastes and water Regulate the body’s hydration and water balance...