Leap Day history: Things that happened on Feb. 29

Leap Day history: Things that happened on Feb. 29

Without a Feb. 29 about every four years (but not quite), the seasons wouldn't align with when farmers plant - and chaos would ensue. Here are some interesting things that have happened on Feb. 29.

Without a Feb. 29 about every four years (but not quite), the seasons wouldn't align with when farmers plant - and chaos would ensue. Here are some interesting things that have happened on Feb. 29.

Why did George Washington have two birthdays?

Why did George Washington have two birthdays?

A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.

A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.

Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift

Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift

Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.

Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.

What's open and closed on Presidents Day

What's open and closed on Presidents Day

The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.

The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.

90-year-olds find love taking out trash at Chicago-area senior living community

90-year-olds find love taking out trash at Chicago-area senior living community

Neither of them had given any thought to the possibility of dating again after losing their spouses of 60+ years. Then they met in the trash room on their floor. A couple of months later, they started dating.

Neither of them had given any thought to the possibility of dating again after losing their spouses of 60+ years. Then they met in the trash room on their floor. A couple of months later, they started dating.

Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns

Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns

This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.

This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.

Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent

Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.

Mardi Gras Photos: New Orleans bids another joyous ‘Fat Tuesday’ farewell to Carnival season

Mardi Gras Photos: New Orleans bids another joyous ‘Fat Tuesday’ farewell to Carnival season

New Orleans bade a typically joyous goodbye to Carnival season Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades, street parties and what amounted to a massive outdoor costume festival around the bars and restaurants in the French Quarter.

New Orleans bade a typically joyous goodbye to Carnival season Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades, street parties and what amounted to a massive outdoor costume festival around the bars and restaurants in the French Quarter.

Here are the top Valentine's Day scams reported to the BBB

Here are the top Valentine's Day scams reported to the BBB

While Valentine’s Day marks a time to do something nice for a special someone, criminals use it as an opportunity to exploit people through scams. Here's what the Better Business Bureau wants you to look out for.

While Valentine’s Day marks a time to do something nice for a special someone, criminals use it as an opportunity to exploit people through scams. Here's what the Better Business Bureau wants you to look out for.

Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts

Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts

Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.

Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.