As soon as humanity left the cave and started farming, we needed a system to record and convey information over long periods and distances. In other words, we needed writing. Not everybody started writing in the same way, however. Today, there are many, many different writing systems, from the Latin alphabet to the Chinese characters. …
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These December things may surprise you but let me know what’s new or sticks out to you! Like did you know that Jingle Bells wasn’t originally named that? The astronomical end date for winter is February 28th. The first types of fake Christmas trees were made of dyed goose feathers and wire. Hanukkah colors are …
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We can all agree that crime is bad, right? If someone flaunts the laws of civil society, they should be punished appropriately. But the thing is, the laws of civil society change all the time. Many things that we do daily during modern life used to be punishable criminal offenses. Whether it’s due to the …
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Do you know these random things about December? Like did you know there is a National Christmas lights day? National Candy Cane Day is on December 26th each year. The winter solstice begins in the month of December in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day of the year with the least light. The Geminid Meteor …
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You got the right music playing, the lights are dimmed, and your special someone is ready and waiting — but somehow, you’re just not in the mood. Fret not, as all you have to do is take the right aphrodisiac and you’re ready to rock. Most of us will probably picture a certain little blue …
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What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? You’ll have to see if the rest of the state (you live in) agrees! When it comes to the best side dishes, there are six that are most popular across the United States. The most popular dishes are Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread/Stuffing, Candied Yams and …
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Are you thankful for any of these old school recipes or are you going to be very choosey about what you put on your plate? Gelatin Lime Salad When it comes to Jell-O salad, you need boiling water, a packet of Jell-O mix, crushed pineapple, softened cream cheese, heavy cream and chopped pecans. After mixing …
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Cuisine is a form of art, and just like all art, it has changed again and again throughout history. Case in point, hand a Pop-Tart to a medieval peasant to blow his mind. Some ancient dishes, like stews and porridges, have been with us for thousands of years. Others, however, have fallen to the wayside …
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When it comes to frozen pizza, what’s your go-to? Here’s to the start of pizza in frozen form and where it’s gotten us to! Before frozen pizza, there was hard flatbread doused with oil and scraps. And that has been around forever. Modern pizza with cheese and tomatoes didn’t come around until the early 18th …
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So, your time machine worked, you traveled to the past, and (with the help of our ancient relationship advice) managed to score yourself a historical date. Or perhaps the local lord decided to invite the weirdo from the future to his court. In either case, you should be on your best behavior. But no matter …