The flowers are open wide. The air’s still warm and as soggy as wet cotton. The days are still longer than the nights. In other words, we’ve reached the season’s peak, and perched here above summer’s ...

Which U.S. president had two sons killed fighting for the U.S. Army in Europe? (The boys are buried side by side at the Normandy American Cemetery in France.) The American Culture Quiz is a weekly ...

Have you ever listened to a playlist you made one summer, only to be flooded with memories of beach hangs, bonfires, and dance parties under the stars? A "song of the summer" isn't just an earworm ...

Summer is speeding at us like a big-league fastball — and this week's American Culture Quiz on our unique national traits, trends, history and people dips its toe into the sights, sounds and flavors ...

The kids have dreaded this day, while parents celebrate its return: back-to-school time. While the school bell rings for the children and work bell chimes for the adults–particularly for those who ...

Are you certified fresh or rotten? Can you hear a film’s title and immediately come up with its Rotten Tomato score? You may think you know what the general consensus was on Snakes on a Plane, but ...

A quiz is long overdue for this column. So, let’s get with it and share a few questions about the wonderful world of gardening. Each question has one correct answer. 1. Which tree produces acorns? A: ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Everyone has their go-to summer drink! Whether it's fruity and refreshing, classic or out of the box, your go-to drink is what other people know you're ordering. With the summer heat upon us, you can ...