It is according to where you are from, but go ahead and celebrate either way on Tue, Apr 14, 2026, National Pecan Day!
The question of whether the word pecan is pronounced “puh-KAHN” or “pee-can” has been debated across the United States for generations, and the truth is that both pronunciations are widely used and considered correct. The word refers to the nut of the tree scientifically known as Carya illinoinensis, commonly called the Pecan, a species native to North America
A spooky 200-square-mile area in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Bridgewater Triangle is a roughly 200-square-mile area in southeastern Massachusetts that has become one of the most notorious regions in the United States for reports of unexplained phenomena. The term was first coined by cryptozoologist Loren Coleman in the late 1970s to describe what he viewed as an unusual concentration of
Generally described as a large, powerful bird, Thunderbird is often associated with thunderstorms, lightning, and other natural phenomena.
Thunderbird is a prominent figure in the mythology of several Indigenous cultures of North America, particularly among the Algonquian, Ojibwe, Menominee, Siouan, Ho-Chunk, and Arikara peoples. Generally described as a large, powerful bird, Thunderbird is often associated with thunderstorms, lightning, and other natural phenomena.
All they found was the word “Croatoan” carved into a tree.
Queen Elizabeth I’s support for Walter Raleigh’s colonization efforts was driven by a combination of geopolitical ambitions, economic interests, religious considerations, and the desire to challenge Spanish dominance in the New World.
Little wild man of the woods that vanishes.
Pukwudgies are mythical creatures from Native American folklore, particularly among the Wampanoag and Algonquian-speaking tribes of the northeastern United States, including the regions of New England and the Great Lakes. These creatures are known for their mischievous and sometimes malevolent behavior.
