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How Removing Public Monuments Works
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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?
How Thanksgiving Works
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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?
Can You Name the Christmas Song If We Mess Up the Lyrics?
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Do you start singing Christmas carols even before Thanksgiving? Do you know all your fa-la-las and rum-pum-pum-pums? If so, you're perfect for this quiz! See how many Christmas songs you can identify even when we mix up the words!
Can You Match the Name of Santa Claus to the Country It Comes From?
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"He's making a list/He's checking it twice/He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice/Weihnachtsmann is coming to town!" Sound familiar? No? Santa Claus isn't the same everywhere. See how many of these alternatives to "Santa Claus" from around the globe you can identify!
Can You Pass This Moon Phases Quiz?
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We humans have always had a profound connection to the moon, but do we really know it? Test your knowledge of the various phases our little neighbor goes through, how those phases may actually impact us, all while you enjoy other fun lunar facts along the way!
7 Famous Folks Who Were Also Doctors
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These folks abandoned their medical careers to get involved in other lines of work and make their names.
The Musicians of the 1940s Quiz
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Familiar with musicians of the 1940s? There were singers, instrumentalists, big band leaders, even actors and comedians who were also brilliant musical performers during that hip and happening decade. If you're cool with all that jazz, take a swing at this quiz!
How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
Unexpected Connections: 10 Oddest Economic Indicators
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Strange as it seems men's underwear and Champagne can tell you a lot about the economy. Learn about 10 odd indicators at HowStuffWorks.
How Pacifism Works
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Pacifism doesn't always mean complete opposition to violence. Learn how peace and war factor into the philosophy of pacifism at HowStuffWorks.