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29 Countries With a Red-White-Blue Flag Color Combinations
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Flags are powerful symbols of national identity and culture, with each banner telling a unique story about a country's past, values and aspirations — and the red-white-blue flag standard is no exception.
14 Weird Christmas Traditions to Perplex and Delight You
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Christmas traditions are like snowflakes: No two are the same, and some are downright bizarre. Sure, Santa Claus squeezing down chimneys is strange enough, but the world is full of other weird Christmas traditions that make reindeer games look tame.
10 Community Event Ideas
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Community events are a great way to get to know you neighbors. Take a look at these 10 community event ideas to create some neighborly spirit.
How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today
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When British radio wouldn't play the Rolling Stones' 'Let's Spend the Night Together,' in the 1960s, a ship moored off the coast of England would.
7 Puritan Myths We Should Stop Believing
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We often think of Puritans as those pilgrims to America whose twin passions were long church services and burning witches. But the truth is far more interesting.
How Folklore Works
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Folklore is many things from stories and art to rituals, special meals and remedies. Learn all about folklore and why it lives on at HowStuffWorks.
How the 'Wow!' Signal Works
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In 1977, SETI volunteer Jerry Ehman saw a transmission so exciting he circled it on paper and wrote the word "Wow!" It seemed to indicate a message from outer space. But what was it really?
How Body Painting Works
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Body painting, which some say is man's first artwork, has become a hip, temporary art form. Learn more about body painting.
Do TV shows and book deals encourage criminal behavior?
Does the media foster violence with its coverage of criminal behavior? Explore the connection between criminal behavior, violence and the media.
5 of the World's Rarest Skin Conditions
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Some of the rarest skin conditions include blue skin and scaly plates. See five of the world's rarest skin conditions.