Memorial Weekend facts you must know, plus great American travel and more hot reads

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Honoring our fallen heroes

Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the federal holiday, from its history and traditions to the fallen soldiers who are being honored. Click here to get the story.

Some 234,000 United States service members killed in wartime are interred in 26 cemeteries near where they fell across 17 nations around the world. The American Battle Monuments Commission secretary paid tribute to war hereos.  Click here to get the story.

Graves of U.S. war dead at an American Battle Monuments Cemetery in Europe; Charles K. Djou, at right, is secretary of the ABMC. (American Battle Monuments Commission/Public Domain)

Food & fun facts

Guacamole vs. hummus: Nutritionists reveal if one dip is better for your health than the other, the best way to eat these foods and which food is the ideal choice for higher protein and lower carbs. Click here to get the story.

The Juicy Lucy — spelled Jucy Lucy at times — is a cheeseburger with gooey cheese inside the patty. It’s a venerable culinary tradition in the taverns of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Click here to get the story.

COTTAGE CHEESE BAKING HACK BLOWS UP ON TIKTOK: ‘BEST IDEA I’VE EVER SEEN’

This delectable chicken salad shared by a California food blogger features a secret ingredient that takes flavor to “the next level.” Click here to get the story.

Wow your family and friends this BBQ season with this simple but super delicious chicken salad that features a special ingredient. (Lisa Bryan, Founder of Downshiftology )

Great American travel

A Missouri museum known for its fun community-focused events achieved a Guinness World Record title for the largest gathering of people wearing underwear on their heads for a minute — with over 350 people participating. Click here to get the story. 

Three American cities make great travel destinations for history buffs, families and food lovers this summer: Williamsburg, Virginia; St. Augustine, Florida; and Independence, Missouri. Read about these hot summer spots. Click here to get the story. 

An aerial view of historic St. Augustine, Florida. “You don’t just read about history here — you can reach out and touch it.” (iStock)

Wild nature

A Georgia angler has set the new official record for the queen triggerfish only two months after the previous record was set. His catch surpassed the record by two pounds. Click here to get the story. 

Two Florida officers snapped a selfie to document their encounter with a 10-foot alligator that broke through a screen surrounding a backyard pool. Click here to get the story. 

A bizarre-looking fish washed up on the coast of Oregon for the first time in recorded history. It is the 32nd of its species ever to be recorded. Click here to get the story. 

The fish is believed to be the 32nd Pacific footballfish ever seen by humans. (Seaside Aquarium via Facebook)

Gifts for 2024 grads

Graduation season is in full swing this year. Check out these 10 gift ideas for high school grads who are opting for a gap year. Click here to get the story. 

Meet the American who …

Dr. James Mease was a Philadelphia intellectual born to a veteran of the American Revolution. In 1812, he published the first recipe for ketchup, a signature taste of America. Click here to get the story.

Philadelphia physician Dr. James Mease, center, created tomato ketchup, an American BBQ staple, in 1812. (Dragan Popovic/Alamy Stock Photo; Thomas Sully/public domain; Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images)

Very viral videos

A group of New York police officers helped reunite ducklings with their mother after the babies were found stuck in a sewer. After they were safely removed, the little ones were reunited with the mama duck. Click here to see the video.

Animals at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, were spotted eating cicadas. The periodical cicadas have emerged for the first time in 17 years and are part of two broods. The last time this happened was in 1803. Click here to see the video.

Cool new interview

Dana Perino of Fox News, in her latest “Short questions” piece for Fox News Digital, shines the spotlight on meteorologist Adam Klotz — who revealed why he’s going to space one day. Click here to get the story. 

This week’s “Short Questions with Dana Perino” is all about metereologist Adam Klotz — who shared how he got his start in the business and what he thinks of space travel.  (Fox News)

Pets are family

Winston the beagle has gone viral after his owner posted a video on TikTok showing him emotionally invested while watching the Disney movie, “The Lion King.” Click here to get the story.

An Indiana dog has finally found a new family and a place to call home after spending hours “crying endlessly” in his kennel during his stay at the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Click here to get the story.

“Major, we’ll miss your playful antics and wagging tail, but we know that your new family will cherish you just as much as we have,” the humane society staff wrote on Facebook after Major made his grand exit. “Farewell, sweet boy, and may your days be filled with endless love and happiness.” (Humane Society for Hamilton County (Indiana))

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Faith & values

Carlo Acutis, who died at age 15, is set to be the first canonized millennial saint. Pope Francis, along with Cardinal Marcello Semaro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, announced the recognition of the miracle along with news that three others will be deliberated for canonization. Click here to get the story.

Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who died of leukemia in 2006, is set to be the first millennial to be canonized in the Catholic Church. (Vatican Pool/Getty Images)

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