Bassist Stu Cook recalls Creedence Clearwater Revival’s junior high school beginnings and the origin of the band’s name.

Many theories have been floated about the origin of the name "Oregon," but one has emerged as the most likely.

Long before Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac helped organize years, beliefs, and social life. Here’s how the system of 12 animals evolved over the centuries.

Twenty-seven cavalrymen charged Japanese infantry at Morong, Philippines, on January 16, 1942. They scattered hundreds of ...

As U.S. patent for UC Riverside's game-changing citrus variety expires, growers can now plant this tasty, virtually seedless ...

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In this installment of NPR's "Word of the Week" series we trace the origins of the "cravat" (borrowed from the French ...

The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) has been Costa Rica's official currency since 1896, reflecting the nation's economic history.