The history of religion dates back to the invention of writing some 5,200 years ago when the first religious thoughts and ideas were documented. Needless to say, with that kind of history comes a vast ...

Most pennies are worth one cent - but a few rare pennies are worth looking for. Collectibles come and go. But coins hold their value remarkably well. Some pennies, originally worth a single cent, are ...

One of the most amazing things about America is its diversity of cuisine. In addition to ethnic foods of all types, the U.S. has a history of self-founded restaurants. Some become successes and spawn ...

Aspiring lawyers and legal professionals seek the best law schools they can to obtain a top-notch legal education and maximize their future career prospects. But choosing the right law school can be a ...

The wheat penny was first minted in 1909, and it was the first coin in wide circulation to feature a U.S. president. Sculptor Victor D. Brenner was asked by the U.S. Mint to design a coin depicting ...

Scouring thrift stores is a favorite pastime of many people. While we often find small things we love and can’t do without, it's rare to find truly valuable items. But it does happen. Some ...

You never know what types of buried treasure you'll happen upon. These metal detector finds fetched a hefty price. Metal detecting has been around for a long time, but there has been a spike in ...

There’s a good chance you’ve said at least one of these phrases wrong to your boss — so it’s about time to learn how to get them right. It’s easy to fall into language traps. And, of course, there’s ...

People have been collecting coins since ancient Rome. Some do it for fun. Others do it with the intent to sell these coins for a profit. Even the penny. Like most coins, the United States penny has ...

We're pretty sure no other business on Earth has released as many toys, figures and various memorabilia as Disney. The multibillion-dollar company has been creating all kinds of stuff for kids and ...

Morgan silver dollars were 90 percent silver, one-dollar coins minted between 1878 and 1904, with a special one-off production in 1921 — but their history goes back a bit further. The Comstock Lode, a ...

The world's most expensive privately owned vases originally come from China. They are all imperial porcelains, made by royal potteries for the court of an emperor. Most pieces date back to the ...