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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.

10 Child Prodigies

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Some kids have a lot of talent in music, art or math. Then there are those who are gifted beyond belief.

Can You Name All 35 Famous Works of Literature From a Description?

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Literature gives us a record of how humans have processed the joys and griefs of existence over the ages. How much of the record have you read? Let's test your knowledge of human experience with this quiz!

Who Was America's First Murderer?

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America's first murderer was John Billington, who was one of the signers of the Mayflower Compact. Learn about America's first murderer.

Be Our Guest! Name that Disney Character Quiz

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It might be from a tale as old as time or a brand-new story but everyone has a favorite Disney character. See how many of these you can name in this quiz.

How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States

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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.

10 Little-Known Patron Saints

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While Saint Peter and Saint Micheal are well-known, there are a number of little-known patron saints. Did you know that there is a patron saint for dentists, ice skaters, bachelors and difficult marriages? Find out more about obscure patron saints.

How does your body know the difference between dominant and recessive genes?

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Ever since I took biology in high school I have wondered -- why do humans (and plants and animals) have two of every gene, and why is one "dominant" and the other "recessive"? How does my body know which one is dominant? How does it pick between the

Self-Discovery Through Journaling

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Self discovery through journaling could help you learn about yourself. Read about self discovery through journaling at Discovery Health.

Can You Name at Least 18/23 TV Shows from the '50s and '60s?

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From picture-perfect family sitcoms to swashbuckling westerns, '50s and '60s television classics have entertained the whole family for decades. See how many you can name!

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