- Today’s Pick: An apple-themed holiday 🍎
Editors’ Picks • March 11, 2026 There are a lot of fun “holidays” on the calendar that fly under the radar, and today’s is certainly one of the most obscure — but we felt the history behind it deserved some attention. March 11 is National Johnny Appleseed Day, honoring the man who became a key figure in American folklore and the work he did planting apple trees across more than 100,000 square miles of wilderness. Learn about his life (including his real name and why many modern renderings…Read more
- Aging ≠ decline
Daily Edition • March 10, 2026 SUPPORTED BY It’s breeding season for Gentoo penguins at Edinburgh Zoo, marked by the practice of “pebbling” — when the penguins bring pebbles to potential mates as gifts. This sweet practice is made even sweeter at the Scottish zoo because the pebbles were painted by patients at a local children’s hospital, who get to see their works of art being passed around thanks to a livestream. Watch the pebbling in action. Must Reads Tax tips to keep in mind with April...
- In Death Valley, wildflowers come alive
Daily Edition • March 9, 2026 SUPPORTED BY There’s a new challenge making the rounds on social media, and just reading about it is sure to make your face pucker up. In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, some celebs are participating in the #BiteTheLemonChallenge, which, as you may have guessed, involves chomping into a sour lemon. “Biting into a lemon wedge is uncomfortable. Sharp. Unexpected. It makes your face scrunch, your body react, and your nerves light up instantly. That jolt is...
- New license plate designs for 2026
Sunday Edition • March 8, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Once upon a time, reading was one of the most popular ways to unwind and enjoy oneself. Unfortunately, though, rates of daily reading in the U.S. have been declining every year for the past two decades — a finding that unsurprisingly correlates with the rising ubiquity of digital devices. And while signs point to the pastime gaining traction with young people again, many erstwhile bookworms still find themselves reading less and scrolling more. If...