Are There Ever Any Blue Moons?
Have you ever heard the expression “once in a blue moon?” People have used “once in a blue moon” as a common expression for…
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How Did October Get Its Name?
The months’ names reflect a mix of gods and goddesses, rulers, and numbers. This month, we focus on the month of October. In the ancient…
How Did the Month of January Get Its Name?
January is named after Janus, the Roman god of doorways, beginnings, change and transition. Janus was a very important figure in the Roman p
What Is a Birthstone?
What Is a Birthstone? A birthstone is a gem which is a symbol of the month of a person’s birth. Birthstones are and can be worn as jewelry a
Why Don’t the Months of the Year Have the Same Number of Days?
Why Don’t the Months of the Year Have the Same Number of Days? To solve this mystery, we must dig deep into the history of our modern cale