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How Candy Canes Became the Sweet Treat of Christmas
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Christmas wouldn't be the same without a bunch of candy canes. But how did these sticky, striped treats become synonymous with the holiday anyway?
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
Bird Pictures
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Did you know that it's the possession of feathers, not the ability to fly, that distinguishes birds from other animals? Check out these bird pictures.
Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology
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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?
Why Are Airplane Windows Round?
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The first commercial jetliners had square windows. So why did engineers change the design to the rounded windows we know today?
The Green Iguana Can Grow up to 7 Feet Long
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Did you know green iguanas have a third eye and can grow up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) long?
Spanking Has Declined Sharply in the U.S. in Last 25 Years, Study Finds
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Parents in the U.S. are spanking their kids much less often than they did in the past. A study looked at the decline between 1993 and 2017.
Tendergroin, Cowboy Caviar: Just What Are Rocky Mountain Oysters?
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It's the meat that's launched a thousand jokes. But how did Rocky Mountain oysters get their name and what do they taste like?
Lapis Lazuli Found in Teeth of Medieval European Woman
The pigment ultramarine was as expensive as gold in medieval Europe; so how did it end up in the teeth of a nun buried at a monastery in rural Germany?
Ridiculous History: When an X-wing Pilot Was Questioned After Kennedy's Assassination
William Hootkins was an actor who appeared in 'Star Wars' and other films, but did you know he was questioned after Kennedy's assassination?