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Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion
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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.
The Ridiculous Reason Most Women's Clothes Don't Have Real Pockets
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Stuff Mom Never Told You finds out why women's clothes have no real pockets. Would you believe it was originally a way to keep the ladies powerless?
How Drag Queens Work
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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?
A.1., the Steak Sauce Created for a King
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Originally created for England's King George IV, A.1. sauce is still beloved by connoisseurs all over the world, though it isn't just for steak anymore.
1978-1979 Dodge Lil Red Truck
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The 1978-1979 Dodge Li'l Red Truck was the original muscle truck. See pictures and get valuable information on the 1978-1979 Dodge Li'l Red Truck.
10 Spin-off TV Shows That Made It Big
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TV spin-offs can make it big. See the list of 10 spin-off TV shows that were successes, some of which were bigger than the original show.
How Kubb Works
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Kubb is often called Viking chess, though its origins aren't clear. Find out how to play this popular yard game -- Viking trash talk optional.
10 Most Popular McDonald's Menu Items of All Time
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What are the most popular McDonald's menu items and how did they originate? Get the full story on the 10 most popular McDonald's menu items of all time.
Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?
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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.
Can You Guess What Country These Unusual Laws Are Still Practiced In?
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Cultural norms and political maneuverings affect laws all over the world, and sometimes the legislative process gets downright weird. Can you match these strange laws to their country of origin?