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Origins of Santa Claus: A Turkish Saint and American Poetry
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Ever wonder where the jolly man in the red suit came from? The origins of Santa Claus are a mix of myth, history, and marketing, all rooted in an ancient saint and reshaped by centuries of Christmas customs and commercial imagination.
The Origins of Christmas and a Roman Sun God's Birthday
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When you say "Merry Christmas," you're tapping into a holiday with roots deeper than a pine tree's. The origins of Christmas stretch across centuries, cultures, and calendars, blending Christian beliefs with ancient customs to form one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world.
Why Democrats Are Donkeys and Republicans Are Elephants
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A donkey and an elephant are the symbols of the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties. Learn the story behind the donkey and the elephant.
Beer Ads and Wild West Shows Hyped the Myth of Custer's Heroic 'Last Stand'
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Beer ads and wild west shows transformed 'Custer's Last Stand' into a mythical story of 'good' versus 'evil.'
What is a flash mob?
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What is a flash mob? Read about flash mobs at HowStuffWorks.
What's the best day of the week for cleaning?
Keeping your home clean can sap both your time and energy, so when's the best time to handle it?
How Web Comics Work
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Web comics are different from comic books because they are not limited in size. Learn more about Web comics and other features of some popular Web comics.
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
Susan B. Anthony: Suffragist, Abolitionist and Renegade
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Susan B. Anthony's legacy is her tireless work for women's voting rights. But there's more to her story. HowStuffWorks tell her life past suffragette.
How Podcasting Works
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Podcasting combines blogging and mp3s to make an exciting new medium. Learn about podcasting, how to make podcasts and about popular podcasts.