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10 International Dishes for Your Thanksgiving Spread
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Turkey and stuffing are not the only things to serve at Thanksgiving. Try mixing it up this year with some unexpected international cuisine, too.
How to Tap a Keg
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It's the centerpiece of many festive occasions. It keeps beer fresh and makes it portable. So how is it designed and manufactured? And where does it go when its party days are over?
9 Surprising Banned Books
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Many people and institutions throughout the years have banned books for their 'questionable content.' See our list of 9 surprising banned books.
At a Glance: Hangnail Tips
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Hangnails are downright painful. Learn some tips about hangnails in this article.
What is Littlewood's law of miracles?
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Is there law to indicate how often miracles occur? Math professor John Littlewood seemed to think so.
Did That Astrologer Read You Right? That's the Barnum Effect
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Are you a person who likes to be social but also values some alone time? You are? How did we guess without knowing you? Welcome to the Barnum effect.
Are the Ica stones authentic?
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Humans riding dinosaurs: Sounds like a kid's dream come true! History tells us this couldn't possibly have happened, but the Ica stones say otherwise. So is there any truth to these allegedly ancient carvings, or are they just an elaborate hoax?
How do culturally different people interpret nonverbal communication?
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Nonverbal communication is possible between culturally different people, but how? Learn about nonverbal communication in this article.
Tsundoku: The Art of Buying Books You Can't Possibly Read
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Guilty of buying books you never have time to read? We get it. And there's a name for that.
The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'
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There are plenty of examples of people being caught red-handed in real life. But what does it really mean?