Before Valentine’s Day cards became popular, a simple little piece of linen or lace was often given as a symbol of love. This simple cloth is known as the handkerchief or hankie. It is also known in ...

A simple little piece of cloth was often given as a symbol that expressed love — also known as a handkerchief or hankie. In German, it's "taschentuch," and in French, "mouchoirs." During war times, a ...

It started out as an itchy throat. Knowing the signs well, I did what I normally do, I drank liters of orange juice, took Echinacea supplements and even ate copious amounts of red and yellow bell ...

Cloth handkerchiefs are back as people seek more sustainable ways to handle sneezes, putting an end to the times they were seen as old-fashioned and unhygienic - though take care when you wash and ...

In an ancient joke, a psychiatrist asks a little old lady why her children have sent her to him. "Because I like pancakes," she replies. It was a little bit like that when I went to see my late friend ...

Are you a tissue or a handkerchief person?Conditions of Use Are you a tissue or a handkerchief person? And does it really matter when it comes to stopping the spread ...

Editors Note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. In March 1960, I ...

The Dolphins will be celebrating the franchise’s 50th anniversary on Monday night and as part of the festivities they will bring back the fan tradition of waving white hankies by handing them out as ...