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How Butter Fueled the Protestant Reformation
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The creamy shortening played an outsized 'roll' in the spread of Protestantism. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What's been the biggest change in fashion trends in the last decade?
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Fashion trends change over time. Find about the biggest change in fashion trends in the last decade to boost your style sense.
When Was Soccer Invented? Roots Trace Back Over 2,000 Years
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Soccer, football — no matter what you call it, the world's most popular sport has a long and colorful history, from its ancient origins to its modern-day status as a global phenomenon. But when was soccer invented? How did it become the "beautiful game" that captivates millions today?
How Latkes Became Hanukkah's Favorite Food
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Latkes are potato pancakes that we commonly eat during Hanukkah. What's behind this delicious Jewish tradition?
Moscow's St. Basil's Cathedral in 7 Different Architectural Styles
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St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is an architectural oddball, but travel company RealRussia decided to imagine what it would look like in seven more conventional architectural styles.
Why Is a Rabbit's Foot Considered Lucky?
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Carrying around an animal's body part is pretty creepy. But many people don't bat an eyelash at the idea that a rabbit's foot brings good fortune - for humans, anyway.
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.
Why is it bad luck to wear opals if you weren't born in October?
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Opals are unusual and mysterious gems, which may be why there are stories about their supposed luck dating back to ancient times.
How the First Olympics Worked
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Before today's spandex-clad (and some sequined) Olympians set their sights on the gold, silver or bronze, ancient Greeks competed for victory. How did the games begin, and why were the athletes gunning for olive oil?
How Spanglish Works
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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.