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This week I learned that crows make up after fights, and more
How do you say 'pecan'?
The week I learned your ice is teeming with bacteria, and more
The week I learned your ice is teeming with bacteria, and more
This week I learned that crows make up after fights, and more
This week I learned that crows make up after fights, and more
The week I learned your ice is teeming with bacteria, and more
The week I learned your ice is teeming with bacteria, and more
Almost every language has a word for 'Christmas.' Few reference Christ.
Almost every language has a word for 'Christmas.' Few reference Christ.
This week I learned America really struggled to pin down a date for Thanksgiving, and more
This week I learned America really struggled to pin down a date for Thanksgiving, and more
6 unique Thanksgiving celebrations from around the world
6 unique Thanksgiving celebrations from around the world
This week I learned the dinosaurs could still be alive today if the asteroid had hit pretty much anywhere else, and more
This week I learned the dinosaurs could still be alive today if the asteroid had hit pretty much anywhere else, and more
Has Generation X lost its chance to occupy the White House?
Has Generation X lost its chance to occupy the White House?
This week I learned that dogs can smell happiness, and more
This week I learned that dogs can smell happiness, and more