US high school senior wins transatlantic pancake race

In a rivalry that dates back over 50 years, once again the United States has beaten Britain in their annual pancake race. On a day when most Americans are going to the polls or attending Mardi Gras, it appears some prefer to race a person they've never met, while flipping a...

Pancake Day...Fat Tuesday...Monster Tuesday...Shrove Tuesday?

Celebrated for centuries in the UK, February 5th is Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday). In the US, we call it Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras for our friends in New Orleans.  Add an extra layer this year with what some call Monster Tuesday this primary day.