Enter Rizo, the hedgehog. In 2008, this cheeky character first appeared as the mascot for Genesis Seguros, a Spanish insurance company. It wasn't until 2013 that Rizo gained viral fame ...

Rocky Top is home to one of the best mascots and spirit squads in the nation. This is something that Vols fans have known for years, of course. But the teams once again proved their skill and ...

Designed by Simone Legno, the mascot with big blue eyes and blue hair, and rosary beads around her neck, represents a Catholic pilgrim. She is dressed in pilgrimage garments that were standard ...

National Hugging Day 2025: A hug conveys so much without saying a word. Whether it's a warm embrace after being apart for a while or a comforting hug offering support and encouragement ...

The iconic Kolkata book fair, perhaps the most popular event in the city besides Durga Puja, will see two big firsts this year: the introduction of a mascot and an entirely open-air event ...

National Hug Day was an idea by Americans Kevin Zaborney and Adam Olis in 1986 to encourage people to hug their loved ones A hug is one of the most common ways to show affection to those we love ...

1. How long is the average hug? According to one study, 3.17 seconds. A study led by Emese Nagy from the University of Dundee analyzed 188 spontaneous hugs between athletes and their coaches ...

He selected January 21, a time often marked by low spirits, to spread positivity. Interestingly, the word “hug” traces back to the Old Norse term hugga, meaning “to comfort,” though the ...

The team mascot - Brutus Buckeye - is one of the most celebrated in the world of college football and he has an interesting back story. In 1965 Ohio State students Ray Bourhis and Sally Huber set ...

The mascot's job is to hype up fans and give the home team an extra boost. Most teams have their mascot in some costume that people can get into, and it isn't revealed until that student ...

Caitlin Clark is certainly enjoying her off-season. The WNBA rookie of the year helped Taylor Swift cheer for her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on Saturday, as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against ...

The pair shared their first hug — at least seen on the ABC broadcast — in the suite following a crucial 49-yard reception from Travis Kelce, which set up the Chiefs’ only touchdown of the ...