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7 Cults in America: A History of Infamy

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Cults are not unique to the United States, but there is a long history of cults in America. "Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. does have this consistent relationship with cults," Amanda Montell, author of "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism," tells LitHub. "Whenever I talk to my friends who are not American and I tell them I'm writing this book about cults, their eyes do not light up the same way that Americans' eyes do.

10 Myths About Christmas

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Christmas myths abound, despite the holiday's popularity with Christians and non-Christians alike. Learn the truth behind 10 myths about Christmas.

Art History Experts Know All of the Images in This Quiz — Do You?

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For all of you art history fans out there, it's time to refresh your knowledge with this quiz on the most important art ever produced around the world. Get started and see if you've been to enough museums to get a high score.

Christmas Trivia

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Test your Christmas trivia knowledge in the areas of songs, movies, traditions and more. Uncover amazing facts as you test your Christmas trivia knowledge.

How Exorcism Works

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If you've seen the movie "The Exorcist," you have some idea of what exorcism is. But is it real, or are there other explanations for what some people call "possession"? Learn why a priest might perform an exorcism and more.

Christmas Songs

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Christmas songs range from traditional carols to fun secular music. Get lyrics and free, printable sheet music for your favorite Christmas songs here.

How Valentine's Day Works

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Was there really a saint named "Valentine"? And why all the flowers and chocolate? Learn all about the origins and symbols of Valentine's Day.

What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?

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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?

Can You Identify These Landmarks That Were Made During the 1950s?

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The 1950s were a time of global transition, as much of Europe worked to rebuild after WWII while the U.S. took advantage of unprecedented economic prosperity. Take our quiz to see if you can name the most famous landmarks of this decade!

5 Wild and Wacky Takes on the Advent Calendar

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of the Advent calendar as well as some weird modern-day riffs on it.

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