Among the classic holiday jingles, these are the two that have been around for centuries. You’re bound to listen to the joyful sounds generating cheerful, festive feelings wherever you are. by heart, what you probably don’t know is that these classics aren’t the oldest Christmas carols. Credit: H. Armstrong Roberts / ClassicStock / Getty Images Here’s a history of the oldest Christmas carols. Not only that, but theearliest songscelebrating the season weren’t Christmas carols at allthey were hymns....

Spoiler: it’s not short for U.S. Take the trademark symbols, for example: means registered; means copyright; and TM means trademark. Fahrenheit (F) and cents () are equally easy to understand. In her reply, she states: “Incidentally, do you know where that sign comes from? Credit: chaofann/Getty Images It stands for the initials of the United States.” Over time, the bottom of the U disappeared, leaving the S with two lines through it....

Bell peppers are one of the three key elements of the holy trinity, after all! These capsicum family members are sometimes called sweet peppers, which is an apt moniker. Theyre more sweet than spicyand theyre also loaded with anintense amount of seeds. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Conway says it’s high time to flip your lider, pepper. Conway captions the video, No other way to cut a bell pepper!!...

This simple trick can lower the temperature on your porch or in your room by four degrees. Did you know that yourceiling fanis designed to rotate in different directions for summer and winter? Although it may seem inconsequential (you’re still getting a breeze, right? Credit:Getty Images You should immediately feel a downward breeze blowing on you. A fan that rotates counterclockwise creates a downdraft that can make a room feel four degrees cooler....

The Texas ice cream brand created a bracket to determine which discontinued flavor deserves a reprise. Its no surprise, reallythe Brenham, Texas, creamery has a long history of serving the South. After a few years, they began ice cream production, which took off amid Texas summers. Credit:Houston Chronicle / Hearst Newspapers / Getty Images Cheer up, ice cream fanswe have hopeful news. The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament is a cool, creamy bracket like no other....

Often the right way is simply what you grew up with, and everyone grows up differently. The Biggest Pimiento Cheese Mistake it’s possible for you to Make Using pre-shredded cheese. We get itshredded cheese is convenient. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen I turned 46 this year, and Im finally beginning to understand why folks make compromises in the kitchen. Butand this is a BIG butusing that pre-shredded, dusty cheddar from a bag results in sub-par pimiento cheese....

A kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your home. Learn how to clean a kitchen sponge and tell when it’s time to toss it. Getty Images One of the hardest working tools in the kitchen is a sponge. Credit:Getty Images You grab it to wipe a counter,wash a dish, andscrub the sink. But, how often do you clean the sponge? Just think of all the bits that are stuck in the spores just waiting as food for bacterial growth....

Cornflake fried chicken pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of sumac and sesame seeds in za’atar. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Who said cornflakes needed to be just for breakfast? I grew up with my mum making this recipe with either chicken or fillets of fish. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox I like to have fun with this and experiment with the base of flavours. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray....

Just a promise I made my mom a long while back. Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage Zach Bryanfulfilled a promise to his latemotherlast month. No arrogance attached just a promise I made my mom a long while back. Credit:Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage Bound to be a good week guys. He named his first full-length studio album,DeAnn, after her. A beautiful woman, with a beautiful heart full of kind words and smiles she gladly shared with me....

The country artist’s song “Sandpaper” features Bruce Springsteen and debuted at No. 26 on Hot Country Songs and No. 71 on the Hot 100. Credit:Keith Griner / Stringer/Getty Images According toBillboard, the country artist’s song “Sandpaper” features Springsteen and debuted at No. 26 on Hot Country Songs and No. 71 on the Hot 100. (All but one of his top 10 hits came out in the 1980s.) The album reached No....

A no-cook fresh summer side you’re free to make ahead for easy party prep. This salad has come to the rescue! Gradually whisk in oil until emulsified, about 30 seconds. Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Sprinkle corn evenly over lime juice mixture (do not stir). Top with sliced zucchini and squash (do not stir). Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours....

But instead of one vegetable, there are three. This casserole is topped with soft, white breadcrumbs. To make them, pulse torn slices of day-old sandwich bread in the food processor. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Drain; gently press between paper towels. Saute onion and garlic: Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and saute 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and saute 2 minutes....

Heres what you should probably know. nemar74/Getty Images TheFarmers' Almanacis predicting a wet and windywinter season. Texas could even see afew inches of snowin early February! Credit:nemar74/Getty Images Southern areas should expect some frigid blasts even though temperatures should be slightly more moderate overall. Get those boots ready, yall! Credit:Farmers' Almanac