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Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
Stealing a kiss under the mistletoe wasn't always strictly a Christmas tradition
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Are Robot Vacuums Worth It?
If you're asking yourself: Are robot vacuums worth it? We asked a technology expert for all the pros and cons.
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17 Letters to Santa That Will Warm Your Heart This Holiday Season
"I am not eating my boogers anymore. So now you can bring me some toys please."
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20 Rarely Seen Royal Family Christmas Photos
Ah, Christmas. 'Tis the most wonderful time of the year for everyone, and that includes the royal family. These photos,...
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12 Things You Never Knew About the White House Christmas Tree
'Tis the season! While families from all around the world are preparing to decorate their homes for the holiday season,...
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The Strange-But-True Stories Behind 6 White House Ornaments
These charming Christmas ornaments not only look nifty on a tree but nod to some colorful stories about America's presidents.
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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie in Your State
Pumpkin is not the favorite everywhere!
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How to Shave Up to 90 Percent Off Your Holiday Spending This Year
Don’t just survive the holiday shopping season. Emerge victorious—with a lot more money left in your bank account.
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Charities Where Your Donation Goes the Farthest
As the holiday season and new year approaches, you may feel inspired to donate to a special cause close to...
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Can You Spot the Difference in These 12 Holiday Photos?
Test your eyes to see how quickly you can find the difference between these holiday pictures.
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Native Americans Share the Meaning Behind Their Most Important Traditions and Beliefs
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, here are the traditions and beliefs that some Indigenous people hold dear.
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25 of the Funniest Family Christmas Photos
These festive families put the ha ha ha in the holidays.
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What Is a White Elephant Gift Exchange?
Learn the origin of this classic game and explore 15 awesome gift ideas to ensure your present is the one...
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15 Abandoned Amusement Parks That Will Give You the Creeps
When these parks were in their prime, they were fun, fantastic and anything but freaky. Now, they seem like something...
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31 Abandoned Places That Are Eerily Mesmerizing
These haunting photos offer a glimpse of abandoned places with fascinating histories—and you won’t be able to stop thinking about...
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This Couple Bought Their Dream Home in New Jersey—Then They Started Getting Ominous Letters in the Mail
The Broaddus family had just bought their dream home and couldn’t wait to move in. Until ominous letters began arriving...
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16 Surprising Things You Never Knew About the Emmy Awards
The glitz and glam of the Emmy Awards dazzle each year, but how much do you really know about this...
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15 of the Best Haunted Houses in America
With the help of haunted house expert Steve Kopelman, we found the scariest spooky houses and attractions around the country.
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The 24 Most Haunted Hotels in America
Planning a Halloween getaway? These hotels are possibly haunted, maybe have a dark and mystery history, and are absolutely more...
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26 Creepy Photos That Will Give You the Chills
Warning: These creepy photos may just give you nightmares!
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50 of the Spookiest Urban Legends from Every State
Whether you dismiss urban legends as children's lore or believe they're based on fact, these 50 tales will send a...
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10 True Ghost Stories from the Most Haunted Places in the World
If you enjoy a real fright, these locations offer a chance to get close to some of the more grisly...
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The Most Historic Firsts from Every U.S. State
Which state was the first to declare Christmas a legal holiday? And where was the nation's first football game played?...
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23 Vintage Photos of Birthday Parties Through the Decades
Birthday parties haven't changed that much over the years. There has always been cake, presents, and fun celebrations.
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13 Things You Never Knew About the “Happy Birthday” Song
At a well preserved 122 years old, "Happy Birthday to You," the most frequently sung English song in the world,...
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What Is Bastille Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?
In France, the storming of the Bastille changed the course of history, ushering in a new era and ending a...
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The Nicest Place in Massachusetts: Plymouth
The spirit of Thanksgiving lives on every day here as new settlers are as welcome as the very first pilgrims...
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The Most Popular Dessert the Year You Were Born
You might be a Bananas Foster baby—or were you born in the year of Hummingbird Cake? Take a look back...
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7 Things We Know About Summer Babies
Astrology may be a matter of belief, but there are scientific studies that link birth season to personality and health...