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What is a punkin chunkin?
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A punkin chunkin is explained in this article. Learn about a punkin chunkin.
What's a Yule Log?
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A yule log is burned because it is believed to bring good luck. Learn more about yule logs and why yule logs are associated with Christmas.
Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?
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What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
Ridiculous History: When Doctors 'Prescribed' Alcohol During Prohibition
One unlikely group legally provided easy access to alcohol during Prohibition: doctors. Learn about this bit of ridiculous history at HowStuffWorks.
The Cola Wars: Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi Quiz
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There aren't many of us who can recall a time when Coke and Pepsi weren't duking it out for domination of the worldwide cola market. How much do you know about the cola wars?
The Ultimate 'Modern Family' Quiz
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"Modern Family" has been a comedy hit since it premiered in 2009. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the extended Pritchett/Dunphy/Tucker clan.
Hippie Heyday: The Ultimate Flower Power Quiz
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In the mid-1960s, the hippie counterculture developed in the United States, initially focused around civil rights demonstrations and anti-Vietnam War protests. Hippies' antiviolent, free love ethos sprang from the concept of "flower power," which advocated for peace, not war.
Situational Irony Can Be Funny, Tragic or Even Terrifying
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Irony is one of those things that everybody seems know about but few seem able to precisely define. To make matters more complicated still, there are different kinds of irony (cosmic irony, dramatic irony, verbal irony and so forth).
Why do we dream?
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Ever wonder why we dream? The human brain can be mysterious, but take a look at what science has to say about why we dream.