Originally Published July 4, 2009. Happy Independence Day to all of America. In light of the holiday, here are some interesting facts and trivia you may not have known about the 4th of July and about the founding of the United States in general: 1.) Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be the... 

St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that everyone can celebrate. Just wear a little green and you’re good to go. To celebrate the holiday, here are 15 facts and trivia about Saint Patrick’s Day: 1.) There are no snakes, nor have there ever been, in Ireland. (It is said St.... 

Thanksgiving is one of the more widely celebrated holidays in the United States. In giving thanks, here are intriguing facts, figures, and trivia you may not have known about the holiday we call Thanksgiving: 1.) If you wanted to visit every house in the U.S. for Thanksgiving, you would end up visiting... 

Happy Halloween to all! Whether you are out trick-or-treating or attending a costume party, here are some interesting facts and tidbits about the holiday of Halloween: 1.) In the United States, Illinois produced the most pumpkins with 496 million pounds in 2008. 2.) Every year, there are over 2000 costume...