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Top 10 Traditional Holiday Decor Items (and Where they Came From)
Holidays are the time of giving, receiving and decorating. Find out the top 10 holiday decor items and where the originated from with this article from HowStuffWorks.com.
Top 5 World Spring Cleaning Traditions
In some cultures, the spring cleaning ritual has deeper meaning than just cleaning away dust bunnies. Read about 5 spring cleaning traditions around the world.
John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln
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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.
How Many Religions Are There? Which Ones Are Most Influential?
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Religion is as diverse as humanity, with major world religions well-known, yet countless others have existed throughout history.
The Fascinating History of Lemonade
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Ever wondered where lemonade comes from? HowStuffWorks looks at the history of this popular, puckery thirst quencher.
Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions
Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
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.
How Human Migration Works
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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.
How to Celebrate Your Baby's First Tooth
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Celebrating the arrival of a baby's first tooth is a little different than celebrating the loss of a tooth. Get ideas on how to celebrate baby's first tooth.