What is the history of Columbus Day? We all remember the old rhyme: “In the year 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” That much is true. But a lot of the other “history” surrounding Columbus is actually pretty inaccurate: He didn’t actually discover America (and never even landed in North America), and most people already believed the Earth was round. Columbus Day was first celebrated in New York City in 1792 to mark the 300th anniversary of his arrival and to celebrate Italian American heritage, but it wasn’t until the Knights of Columbus pressured then-president Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1937 that Oct....

Long story short, Leyla was trained as a doctor in Pakistan, but when she moved to the U.S., she couldn’t land a residency to get licensed to practice. Lauren takes her under her wing and gets her into an intern program at New Amsterdam. The two women fall in love, and on match day, when Lauren discovered that Leyla had matched 3,000 miles away on the West Coast for her residency, she paid a bribe to get her a position at New Amsterdam....

—Alyssa Vunckell, Ellicott City, Maryland The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests that allergies and certain diseases are more common in the developed world, where the overuse of antibacterials reduces children’s exposure to microbes. However, your friend is long past that stage of development. Most likely, she is just exposing herself to splinters, cuts and scrapes that may become infected, bugs that carry disease (Lyme is only one of many) and animal waste....

First, let’s get a better understanding of what pho actually is. “Phở, pronounced ‘fuh’, is a Vietnamese soup that is normally made with broth from beef bones, pho noodles (rice noodles) and thinly sliced beef,” explains registered dietitian Jonathan Valdez, RDN, owner of Genki Nutrition and a spokesperson for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Typically, it’s paired with raw bean sprouts and other vegetables and herbs served on the side....

Read on for my interview with JD, and make sure to check in with Parade.com every day for interviews with this season’s contestants and other tidbits. Survivor 41 premieres on September 22 with a special two-hour premiere on CBS. What’s your history with watching Survivor? So Survivor obviously aired in 2000. And I was born in 2001. My parents watched the show before I was born, and I’ve just been watching it ever since....

Gyllenhaal didn’t offer up any comment at the time of the new release, but as of February 2022, the actor is finally speaking out about the public obsession with their ultimately doomed relationship. Gyllenhaal has long been rumored to be the muse for what many Swift fans consider to be her autumnal magnum opus, and whenever any updates about the album or the track emerged throughout the promo cycle, his name trends among Swifties....

Curtis has been a horror movie maven with the Halloween franchise, a comedy mainstay like in A Fish Called Wanda and Trading Places, and even an action star as in True Lies and Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. With a career this varied, we have to imagine she’s definitely made bank! Here is everything you need to know about Jamie Lee Curtis’ net worth! How did Jamie Lee Curtis become famous?...

The dancer, 41, is showing off the bond between her children in a new photoset, and it’s clear that there’s no sibling rivalry brewing between the two. “I love my sister, a series,” she captioned the sweet carousel, which started with a photo of her almost-three-year-old Callum, whom she shares with her fiancé, actor Steve Kazee, staring lovingly up at his 9-year-old sister Everly, whom Dewan shares with ex-husband Channing Tatum....

The actress and animal-lover kicked off the Christmas festivities this week, while welcoming the first day of December with some holiday content on Instagram. Aniston, 53, shared a series of photos and videos on Thursday, Dec. 1, to show her fans the process of picking out her larger-than-life Christmas tree and bringing home a new friend for her dogs. In the first pic, the Friends alum is seen hugging a giant tree at what appears to be a Christmas tree farm....

On Nov. 10, the actress hit the town for The Big Night Out Gala in Los Angeles, but all eyes were on her new ‘do. The 13 Going on 30, who is known for her shoulder-length brunette hair, debuted a chic bob cut with some side-swept bangs. And she even gave her wavy tresses a little color update by adding some lighter pieces throughout for a “bronde” look. As she confidently walked the red carpet flashing a wide grin and striking a pose, the 50-year-old star also showed off her toned legs in a creamy white blazer with a matching blouse and shorts....

According to the bride, a wedding attendee from the lavish Georgia celebration “took advantage” and “sold” TMZ a video of her singing to her new husband at their nuptials on Aug. 20. “This was taken without permission. Period. And whoever did it took advantage of our private moment,” she wrote in an Instagram comment shared by fan account @jlow0rld. “I don’t know where you all are getting it from bc we had NDAs and asked everyone to not share anything from our wedding....

The 47-year-old mom stepped in to defend JoJo amid ongoing drama with Candace Cameron Bure, 46, who JoJo dubbed the “rudest” celebrity she’s ever met after the Fuller House actress refused to take a picture with her when she was 11 years old. Although the now-19-year-old has since patched things up with Cameron Bure, who already issued a public apology for the snub, Jessalynn seems to want the last word....

Hairdresser and television personality Jonathan Van Ness, 34, understands the importance of prioritizing his mental health, especially during the past year and a half. “The pandemic has brought up a lot of anxiety for friends, family, and people in general,” Van Ness explains. “Nobody came out of the pandemic the same way they went in.” He believes that being connected and engaged is what truly matters. “It’s about finding the balance through this time, focusing on your self-care and not spiritually bypassing,” Van Ness explains....

Keeping the away from the spotlight has an added side effect: Until recently, her little ones didn’t know just how famous their mother was. In an interview for Harper’sBazaar in 2018, Roberts told Oprah Winfrey that her kids once asked if she’s more famous than Taylor Swift, as a point of reference for her stardom. “I don’t think they will ever have a true sense of [my fame],” said Roberts....

The eldest two of Roberts’ three kids–whom she shares with husband and cinematographer Daniel Moder–recently celebrated their 18th birthday. Mom commemorated the milestone by sharing an adorable throwback photo of her and the twins as infants on Nov. 28 via Instagram. In the image (which was originally part of a magazine photoshoot before being reposted by a fan account and Roberts herself), the 55-year-old actress can be seen holding one of the babies while the other twin played in an activity jumper....

During the latest episode of The Kardashians, the reality star, 43, got candid about her body image while explaining that she gained weight as a result of her IVF journey with husband Travis Barker. “So obviously my body’s changed. But it was all of the hormones that the doctors put me on,” she explained during the episode of the Hulu show airing Oct. 6. “Eight months of IVF treatment has definitely taken a toll on my body mentally and physically....

The new trailer for the second season of The Kardashians dropped on Monday July 11, and it revealed that Jenner had a mysterious health issue pop up while filming the series.In one snippet, Khloe Kardashian states, “I don’t know what’s happening with you,” as a scene cuts to Jenner laying in a hospital bed. Her boyfriend, Corey Gamble, can be seen by her side giving her a kiss on the forehead....

The drama began just five days before the Grammy-winner’s “The Chromatica Ball” tour kicked off in Germany on July 17, when Gaga’s fans (A.K.A “Little Monsters”) noticed a slurry of disapproving social media posts were being made by Gaga’s dancers. “Every lady gaga [sic] dancer is announcing they’re departing from the haus because of richy jackson. montana, sloan, asiel, richy, kevin and now graham,” one user wrote. “a whole family ripped apart because of this f*ing man....

Larry Ruvo, founder of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and Angie Ruvo Endowed Caregiving Chair, understands the challenges of being a caregiver and how important it is for caregivers to know how to fulfill this role. Here, he shares his story. How He Became a Caregiver Ruvo’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which took a toll on his mother. To help her during this difficult time, Ruvo turned to some of his father’s friends, who didn’t have any knowledge of caregiving....

Now, ever heard of Liane Moriarty? We’re sure you have: She’s the bestselling author of such beloved novels as Three Wishes, The Hypnotist’s Love StoryandThe Husband’s Secret—plus two more that have each been turned into a hit TV series: Big Little LiesandNine Perfect Strangers. Her latest title has just arrived: Apples Never Fall, which tells the story of a well-respected family (including four adult siblings) known for their impressive tennis prowess, whose ties begin to fray when a mysterious stranger arrives at their door and one of their own goes missing....