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Why is it bad luck to give a woman an even number of flowers?
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Giving flowers is a thoughtful and appreciated gesture in all cultures. But if you're looking to brighten someone's day, you might want to avoid giving an even number of flowers.
The Stanley Cup Trophy Has a Long and Quirky History
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First of all, who is Stanley? Also, why is this trophy so dang big?
10 Netflix Anime Series You'll Only Find in One Place
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While not known for their anime, award-winning Netflix shows and movies have become fairly popular worldwide. But this powerhouse of feature films, documentaries, TV and other bingea-ble content wasn't going to sleep on anime, and they have slowly been building a catalogue.
The Most Dangerous Mountain to Climb (and 14 Giving Steep Competition)
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Climbers chase records, not just views. And while the most dangerous mountain to climb isn't always the tallest, it is where ambition meets nature's limits.
Where Do Chickens Originate From?
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Ask someone where chickens come from, and you might hear "the farm" or maybe "the grocery store." But when someone asks, "Where do chickens originate from," they're looking for a deeper answer.
Origins of Hinduism and a Constantly Evolving Religion
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Hinduism is often called the world’s oldest living religion. But tracing the origins of Hinduism isn’t like finding the founder of Christianity or the date Islam began. It doesn’t have a single historical founder or sacred text.
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.
13 Cult Classic Movies Across 5 Decades of Cinema
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Many cult classic movies missed normal success metrics and instead built cult status through obsession, repeat viewing, and word of mouth.
Causation vs. Correlation Explained With 10 Examples
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If you step on a crack, you'll break your mother's back. Surely you know this jingle from childhood. It's a silly example of a correlation with no causation. But there are some real-world instances that we often hear, or maybe even tell?
How Animal Domestication Works
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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.