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5 Wild and Wacky Takes on the Advent Calendar
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of the Advent calendar as well as some weird modern-day riffs on it.
What Is Foie Gras, and Why Is It Being Banned?
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Foie gras, the French delicacy of fattened duck liver, is now banned in NYC. Why? Because it's considered unethical. HowStuffWorks looks at the dish.
Do I Need Life Insurance?
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How do you decide whether or not you need life insurance? HowStuffWorks takes you inside the decision-making process.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Refinance Your Mortgage
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Before you refinance ask yourself why you're doing it, whether it makes financial sense and what the APR is, among other questions.
Do microwaves kill nutrients in food?
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Microwaves are convenient, but are they too good to be true? Find out if microwaves kill nutrients in food.
Can You Translate All of These Simple French Phrases?
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French is considered the language of love and it's one of the most spoken languages in the world. Whether you're fluent or know all of two words you've heard in films, here's your chance to test your familiarity with Français by taking this quiz!
Can You Name These Cartoon Characters' Careers?
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Hey, even a cartoon character needs money to live, right? From high-powered executives to quarry workers, the occupations of cartoon characters are varied and sometimes surprising. Can you name them all?
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Why It Gets You Down and How to Manage It
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One in three people consistently struggle through the autumn and winter months with a type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Here are some tips for dealing with it.
Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados
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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.
What Is the Healthiest Position for Sleep?
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Getting enough sleep and finding the healthiest position to sleep in go hand in hand. So, side, back, stomach? Which is the healthiest way to sleep?