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What's a Mezuzah and What's Inside the Case?
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Many Jewish people will affix a mezuzah, a decorative box, to the doorframe of their houses. What's the significance of this?
How Does the Hanukkah Menorah Work?
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How does the Hanukkah Menorah work?
Tree or No Tree? How Interfaith Families Navigate the Holidays
Interfaith families exist all over the world and this is the time of year when discussions focus on how to celebrate the holidays.
How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish
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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.
Anne Frank's Diary Is Still Spilling Its Secrets
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Since 'The Diary of Anne Frank' was first published in 1947, scholars have dissected every page. HowStuffWorks looks at the new Anne that has emerged.
How Passover Works
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The story behind Passover is a classic one of slavery and freedom, horrific wrath and great rejoicing. The festival starts with a meal called the Passover Seder.
Are circumcisions really necessary?
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Is circumcision necessary? Signs point to no, although there are valid reasons for circumcision. Learn why some think circumcision isn't necessary.
Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?
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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.
What Language Did Jesus Speak?
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Did Jesus speak Hebrew? Greek? Aramaic? Or some unknown tongue?
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Saved Thousands From Holocaust, But Lost All
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HowStuffWorks looks at the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who lost everything saving thousands during the Holocaust.