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December 6, 2024

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Jack-o'-lanterns come from an Irish myth about a man named Stingy Jack.

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Why People Used to Hide Shoes in Their Homes

There's a reason you'd find spare shoes stuffed in hidden compartments near a home's opening, be it a door, window, or fireplace.

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Why We Say "Merry Christmas" but "Happy" Everything Else

It's true that Christmas tends to get the most fanfare of all the holidays. But how did it get its own adjective?

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Last-Minute Holiday Gifts They'll Love

Don't stress about last-minute gifts — our curated holiday gift guide has perfect picks for everyone.

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Daily Trivia

What is the name of the pin on a sundial that casts the shadow?

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Where Do Online Orders Go When You Return Them?

Rejected products have a few pre-determined destinies.

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This Guy Had the Biggest Brain Ever Recorded in a Human

Sadly for the owner of this giant cerebrum, however, bigger doesn't always mean better.

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