Why Americans Say Merry Christmas
A difference between the American English and British English comes in how we wish each other well during the nativity season.
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The Real Reason Turkey Makes You So Tired
Of course, toiling away before a hot stove isn't many people's idea of a good time but it's often how the holiday magic happens.
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How Was Serial Killer Jane Toppan Finally Caught?
There have been many serial killers throughout history and for the longest time, it was believed that women were incapable of such heinous crimes.
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How Much Does It Cost To Build A Space Rocket?
When it comes to the timeline of human history, space exploration has been a mere blip — and an expensive one, too. How much does it cost to make a rocket?
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The Strange Meal Wealthy People Ate During Medieval Times
The medieval period in Europe was a weird time: animals were put on trial, wars were fought by literal children, and soccer was played by kicking a bladder.
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The Largest Single Source Wildfire In California History
Massive wildfires have become a terrifying annual reality in North America the last few years. One specific California fire stands apart from the rest.
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The Story Behind The 1355 Riot Between Oxford Students And Townspeople
Confrontations and rivalries between college students and locals is something that anyone who has lived on or near a campus knows a lot about.
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The True Story Behind Dopesick
Hulu's limited series "Dopesick" takes a deep look into the roots of America's opioid addiction crisis. How much of it is fact, and how much is fiction?
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The Secret Room You Can Find In The Playboy Mansion
The Playboy Mansion, beyond being the famed home of the late media entrepreneur Hugh Hefner, has an incredibly fascinating history.
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Whatever Happened To Grace Kelly's Children?
Checking in on where each of Grace Kelly's children is today, however, reveals that the trio has gone to lead amazing lives, despite the tragedy.
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Why The Disappearance Of Flight 19 Remains Unsolved
The morning of December 5, a group of five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers, collectively known as "Flight 19," set off from the Naval Air Station in Ft. Lauderdale.
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What Really Happened After Joan Of Arc Died?
Joan of Arc -- saint, martyr, icon -- helped restore France's king to his throne. What happened in the aftermath of her captivity, trial, and execution?
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The Strange Truth About Ectoplasm Explained
In the Victorian era, ectoplasm was believed to be a stringy, slimy, white plasma that was vomited out by mediums when they made contact with the spirit world.
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The Untold Truth Of Gavin Rossdale
Brit Gavin Rossdale was always meant to be a musician, and he has carved a niche for himself in the world of grunge. This is the untold truth of Gavin Rossdale.
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World War II Stories That Sound Fake, But Aren't
World War II is full of shockingly bloody and awful things. But it's also full of things that make you go, "Wait, what? No, that's not real ... is it?"
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Whatever Happened To Ink Master Winner Steve Tefft?
"Ink Master" Season 2 winner Steve Tefft expanded his business after appearing on the show.
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Hugh Grant Has Some Famous And Powerful Ancestors
Genealogy can turn up all sorts of surprises -- some interesting and fun, some embarrassing. Perpetually charming film actor Hugh Grant is no exception.
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The Disturbing Truth About Mental Illness In Medieval Times
The disturbing truth about mental illness in medieval times is that the condition was blamed on demonic possession or witchcraft.
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Robert Plant's Relationship With Alison Krauss Explained
Robert Plant's relationship with Alison Krauss is again in the headlines. The story behind this pairing is much simpler than many might expect.
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This Is Who'll Be King After Queen Elizabeth Dies
In the United States, leadership is elected by the citizenry. In a monarchy, the transition of power -- after a death, or a resignation -- is also legislated.
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How Emily Blunt And Stanley Tucci Are Related
In 2010, four years after "The Devil Wears Prada" was released, Blunt married actor John Krasinski in a lavish Italian ceremony.
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What Eating Like Buddy The Elf Would Really Do To Your Body
Kids might dream of a land where the meals consisted of various forms of processed sugar. But as an adult? What if that's what you really relied on, food-wise?
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Why You Don't Really See Milkmen Anymore
Along with baseball and apple pie, there's perhaps nothing more American than the milkman. So why don't you really see milkmen anymore?
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The Truth About Nicole Brown Simpson And Kris Jenner's Friendship
Before she was known for being a momager to the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kris Jenner was a Beverly Hills housewife who was married to Robert Kardashian.
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How George Washington And Napoleon Bonaparte Were Related
It's a small world, after all. How small? Come to find out there's an actual familial connection between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Whatever Happened To Choose Your Own Adventure Books?
"Choose Your Own Adventure" books were a huge hit for Gen X kids in the 1980s, but they didn't maintain their popularity. Whatever happened to them?
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The Untold Story Of The Delano Grape Strike
From simple beginnings, the Delano Grape strike grew to encompass an effort for fair, safe working conditions for farm laborers throughout the United States.
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