Everyone knows about spelling bees, but how about the geographic version of this extended, on-stage pop quiz? The National Geography Bee takes place every spring after the state contests a few weeks earlier.

Technology gives Christians who observe the church season of Lent more options: Traditional sacrifices have included chocolate and television, but now Facebook and iPhones may join the list.

When an area code fills up and a new one is issued, the emotional response ranges from ecstasy to indifference. Perhaps most of all, area codes are an integral part of states’ identities.

Facebook users are free to express their religious views – or to exclude them — and people have a variety of reasons for deciding whether to make faith part of their online profile.

The Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver offer U.S. sports fans an ideal respite from February, traditionally a slow sports month. And this year, the Games are in a good time zone.