The Beginning of the Thanksgiving Tradition
Today Americans connect with loved ones on Thanksgiving in the same spirit of unity and blessing that the Pilgrims and Indians did centuries ago.
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Fantastic Facts about Fall
Fall is a spectacular season to behold. Here a few fun facts about autumn you may not know.
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The traditional history of cocktails
Cocktails are ubiquitous and all around us now. Cocktails abound at bars around the world and a good portion of restaurants serve them regularly as well. But that wasn’t always the case
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Bird Feeders
Bird feeders add amusement to your back yard
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You Live Where? Weird Town Names.
All of the towns and cities listed are actual names of real towns and cities.
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10 Trivia Questions & Answers about Memorial Day
Everyone looks forward to Memorial Day. It is often considered to be the informal beginning of summer. Typically it is celebrated with hot dogs and hamburgers cooked on an outdoor grill. How much do you know about the origin and history of Memorial Day?
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Star Wars, Willie Mays and Other Memorial Day Trivia
Memorial Day has many meanings for many people. However, Memorial Day has some interesting trivia associated with it. Odd happenings from history, entertainment and sports.
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Fun Facts About The Hollywood Sign
The famous Hollywood sign has been a symbol of the glitz and glamour of the California movie industry for almost 85 years. But how much do you really know about this film icon’s history?
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5 Historical Facts about Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning has been a part of human history for over three thousand years. Its exact origin is not clear, but it is a tradition that still exists today.
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Spring Forward, Fall Back – a History of Daylight Savings Time
Regardless of whether we agree with it or not, we have learnt to accept the change in our routine and to adjust our schedule and our life around the concept of having another hour of daylight. And there is no doubt that the tiny act of adjusting the clock hands forwards or backwards means improvements in health, the economy and productivity.
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