Ten years ago, when I was traveling in the Ozark Mountains, I bought a whirligig at a craft shop by the side of the road in Arkansas. It was the figure of a bluebird that paddled like a swimmer in the ...

My family needed to not just get out of the house the other week, but get out of town for a bit. Like many Go Ask Mom readers, our lives have been pretty stationary in the last many months. As it ...

With inspiration from an ancient toy, researchers believe that the simple spinning mechanics of a whirligig could help in the diagnosis of malaria, HIV and other diseases around the world, according ...

Editor's note: The American South’s Unexpected series explores unique and unusual destinations across the Southeast. We will take you off the beaten path to highlight artistic, historic, and quirky ...