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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?

Written by:
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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The Surprisingly Bloody History of the Barber Pole

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov 4, 2023 It's more blood-soaked than you might think.
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Time Warp: Why the US Adjusts Clocks Twice a Year

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 4, 2023 (Updated: Nov 6, 2023) To settle this once and for all, it's called "Daylight Saving Time," not "Daylight Savings Time."
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Why do we wear costumes on Halloween?

Why Do We Wear Costumes on Halloween?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 30, 2022 The history behind why you endure “sexy Freddy Krueger” outfits each October.
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Have Sharks Existed Longer Than the North Star?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Oct 28, 2023 The evolutionary lineage of sharks can be traced to their earliest ancestors some 450 million ye ...
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Was Albert Einstein Once Asked To Be President of Israel?

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Taija PerryCook
Oct 27, 2023 Einstein said he was "at once saddened and ashamed" to decline the presidency.
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Did Fugitive Black Slaves Use Secret Codes in Quilts on the Underground Railroad?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 19, 2023 Whitewashed romanticization of escape or unacknowledged oral history?
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What Does the Word 'Jihad' Actually Mean?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 16, 2023 There are many misconceptions, especially in the West, surrounding the Islamic concept of "jihad."
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Why Are White Tank Tops Sometimes Called 'Wife-Beaters'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct 15, 2023 Is it because of a murder in Detroit, or Marlon Brando?
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Were Hush Puppies Fried Cornmeal Thrown by Escaping Slaves at Dogs to Prevent Tracking?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 14, 2023 This Southern side dish has many origin stories.
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Was the 'Bell Beefer' Burger Among Taco Bell's First Offerings?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 12, 2023 The fast food chain's only burger appeared to be obsolete.
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5 Tips for Finding High-Quality News Websites

Written by:
David Emery
Sep 26, 2023 Lots of websites call their content "news," but their quality and reliability vary enormously.
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