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How the 19th Century Invented Modern Christmas

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The 1800s saw the birth of many of the Christmas customs, from Santa Claus to lights, that we know and love today.

7 Times New Technology Was Created to Make a Film

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When the right technology didn't yet exist, these seven filmmakers created the tools they needed to make cinema history.

What's the Biggest State in the U.S.A.?

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The United States is divided into 50 states, small and large. So which is the biggest state in the U.S.A.?

Why Is the Term 'Gaslighting' So Popular Now — and So Misused?

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It's a term that's often used in an argument. But gaslighting has a very specific meaning that is often lost. What is it and how can you know if you're really being gaslighted?

Ada Limón Is the First Female U.S. Poet Laureate of Mexican Ancestry

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The most recent U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, was the first Native American to fill the role and she passed the baton to Limón in July 2022.

Meet the Man Who Invented Cool Whip, Tang and Pop Rocks

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The 20th century would have been very different without the contributions of General Foods chemist William A. Mitchell, who tapped into the American appetite for convenience and novelty.

Astral Projection: An Intentional Out-of-body Experience

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Would you like to be able to leave your body at will and travel to other countries and planets? Astral projection promises you can do that. But what does science say about this?

5 Halloween Myths That Will Not Die

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Checking your kids' candy for poison? Locking up your black cat so it doesn't get snagged by a Satanist? You can relax after finding out the real stories behind these urban legends.

How Immigration Works

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Immigration is one of the most controversial subjects in America today. Learn how immigration works and about visas, green cards and amnesty.

UFOs and the Government

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Project Sign was the first major government UFO investigation project. Read how Project Sign began and the history of UFOs and the U.S. government.

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