The tallies are in and here are the results. Which of these is your favorite Christmas cookie? Sugar Cookie M&M’s™ Bars Sugar Cookie M&M’s™ Bars are Alabama’s favorite Christmas cookies. The people of Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee feel the same. These bars are full of flavor and colorful, too. They’re easy to make …
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If you don’t want to ruin your holiday season cheer, you may want to skip this story. This isn’t going to make anyone happy. Some of us might think that seeking cruel and unusual revenge is an exclusively human trait. But it turns out that animals are capable of brutal, vengeful rage as well. In …
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People tend to take a lot of the things about Christmas for granted. That’s just how they are, and we’ve always done them this way. Expect that’s not really true. The modern Christmas is a relatively recent invention, and there’s been a lot of weirdness about the holiday over the years. Here are eight odd …
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Whether you’re planning a trip somewhere for the whole family, like a popular theme park, you’re going on a romantic getaway, or perhaps you’re thinking about an exotic foreign vacation, you may be wondering what it would be like to fly with your dog. Some people prefer to fly with their dogs, and increasingly resorts …
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Mental health often ties into your ability to handle stress, as it can be pretty challenging for those who don’t have the experience to tackle certain situations. It’s vital to focus on your mental health, as it’s the only way to get to the source and tackle stress relief. While it’s understandable to think that …
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There are many wonderful Christmas traditions in the world. Caroling, different kinds of confectionary and pastries, decorations, arson… Wait, what? Indeed, arson has become an unofficial Christmas tradition in the city of Gävle in western Sweden. Every year since 1966, the city builds the Gävlebocken, the world’s largest straw Yule Goat. And sure enough, almost …
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If you’ve ever thought about becoming a professional singer (or just a sensation at your local karaoke bar), you’ve likely wondered whether you had enough natural talent to sustain you. It seems like some people are “natural” singers, able to carry a tune from a young age, while others are naturally tone deaf (and often, …
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Preparing your kids for success is one of the most important responsibilities you have as a parent. You have to start laying the groundwork to help them reach their full potential from birth. You may not be the best at it, but you have a moral obligation to try. Well, as it turns out, there …
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The holidays are one of the most competitive times for businesses. Customers are looking for the perfect presents and businesses are trying to ensure buyers that they’re the best option, leading to lengthy and expensive marketing campaigns. One of the biggest questions that plague marketing teams during the holiday season is what is the best …
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It’s common knowledge that thieves will steal pretty much anything that’s not nailed down. But last month some crooks really overdid themselves. A bizarre theft has left the police in Akron, Ohio, scratching their heads. One or more enterprising thieves have made off with a bridge. Yes, an entire bridge. The walkway in question is …
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