We say "hello" all day, every day, but if one very influential man had his way, we'd all be saying "ahoy" instead. This is the story of a groundbreaking invention, two brilliant men and an opinion that would change the world.

Blush is a staple of makeup routines, but throughout history it's served bigger purposes than just changing a person's looks. This is the story of healing, changing face shapes and a poison that destroyed marriages.

In World War II, a bear officially joined the Polish Army and joined in the capture of a pivotal battle. This is the story of loyalty, the power of animals and an unlikely friendship.

Valentine's Day is all about love, but it wasn't always that way. With a very, very dark origin, this is a story of retribution, beheadings and a very famous poet.

While college football games started halftime shows with marching bands, the first professional football half time show started out with dogs. This is the story of a lot of failure, an attempt to keep viewers and a plan to sell dogs.

Groundhog's Day is a staple of the American winter, but it's a tradition that started 5,000 miles away and didn't start with a groundhog.

Saying "bless you" after someone sneezes is almost a reflex. And most people think it's because of how deadly illnesses spread. But, this is actually a story that starts with evil spirits and positive signs from God.

Donald Trump is being inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20. But, inaugurations weren't always in January and they weren't always big events. This is the story of a congressional mandate, raucous parties and a powerful oath.

The Hermes Birkin bag costs over $15,000 dollars and is one of the hardest bags to buy. But, it wasn’t always popular and the creation of it is thanks to a chance encounter and a succession change.

Times Square's ball drop on New Year's Eve is absolutely iconic. But, dropping a large ball at a certain time didn't start off as a New Year's Eve tradition. This is the story of a creative time-telling system, a broken up New Year’s party and a publisher’s brain child.