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The Myth and History Behind the Easter Bunny and Its Eggs

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 31, 2024 We went down a real rabbit hole for this one.
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How Old Were the US Founding Fathers on July 4, 1776?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
March 26, 2024 "The constitution was basically a Reddit post," wrote one social media user commenting on the yo ...
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What Is the Connection Between KKK Hoods and Spain's Easter Tradition?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 23, 2024 The pointed hoods worn in Easter traditions in Europe do not have the same meaning as those in t ...
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What is a Shamrock, Really, and Why Is It Associated with St. Patrick's Day?

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Jack Izzo
March 16, 2024 This story sits at the strange crossroads of religion and botany.
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Why Most of the U.S. 'Springs Forward' for Daylight Saving Time

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Jack Izzo
March 11, 2024 We must inform you that the correct terminology is daylight saving, not daylight savings.
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1st Computer Visualization of a Black Hole Looked Eerily Like the Real Thing

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Jack Izzo
Feb. 20, 2024 The image actually looks quite similar to the first "true" photo of a black hole from 2019.
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An ad on X said that Heinz mayo or mayonnaise packets or sachets had a genius feature for the reason they have numbers and colors.

Here's the Reason Heinz Condiment Packets Have a Number and Color in the Upper-Right Corner

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Jordan Liles
Jan. 25, 2024 An ad on X (formerly Twitter) that teased a tidbit about condiments led to a huge article that n ...
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Are Holes in Lids of Slow Cookers and Other Pots Meant for Meat Thermometers?

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Jack Izzo
Jan. 13, 2024 (Updated: Jan. 16, 2024) It's a small design feature with various functions, as it turns out.
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Can US Presidents Launch Airstrikes Without Congressional Approval?

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Jack Izzo
Jan. 12, 2024 Just how much the President can do militarily without congressional approval is still an open le ...
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Italy Wants to Jail Vegans for 4 Years if They Don't Feed Their Kids Meat?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Jan. 6, 2024 The rumor stemmed from a 2016 draft law proposed by Elvira Savino from the conservative Forza It ...
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Is Having 6 Fingers Per Hand, Not 5, Actually the Dominant Genetic Trait?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Jan. 1, 2024 We hope you remembered your high school biology!
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Ever Wondered What Happens to the Rockefeller Christmas Tree After the Holidays?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec. 20, 2023 Every year, the iconic New York Christmas tradition takes on new life.
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Was This Among the First Photos Taken After '86 Chernobyl Disaster?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 16, 2023 Igor Kostin was one of the first photographers at the scene, but not the only one.
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What Is Hamas and What Is Its Role in Gaza?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec. 15, 2023 Hamas, the militant group that governs the Gaza Strip, has been designated a terrorist organizat ...
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In Search of the 1st Christmas Tree: Origins of a Tradition

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec. 10, 2023 This is a very festive rabbit hole.
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Did Charles Darwin and Steve Irwin Own the Same Tortoise?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 10, 2023 A Saturday Night Live sketch with actress Emma Stone raised the question.
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Unraveling Palestine: Understanding Its Location and the Palestinian Identity

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec. 8, 2023 (Updated: Dec. 11, 2023) A brief history of the region and some of the roots of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
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Was Doc Who Treated Booth After Shooting Lincoln Arrested for Providing Care?

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Alex Kasprak
Dec. 4, 2023 Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who set John Wilkes Booth's broken leg after he killed Lincoln, was arrested ...
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Did William Howard Taft Really Get Stuck in the White House Bathtub?

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Jack Izzo
Nov. 26, 2023 The bathtub story might be the most famous thing about Taft's presidency, but is it true?
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Timeline: The Oct. 7 Hamas Attack and Israel's Retaliatory War on Gaza

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov. 20, 2023 Answers to your questions about what happened, when it happened, and how many people have been k ...
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