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9 Chill(y) Facts About “White Christmas”

Families have all kinds of traditions re: holiday movies. At my place, we stick with a classic (It’s a Wonderful Life) on Christmas Eve and a new classic (Christmas Vacation) on Christmas Day, but there are so many more options: Home Alone, Holiday Inn, Meet Me In St. Louis, A Christmas Story, Die Hard, and,...
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15 History Buffs Share What They Think Is the Greatest Real-Life Plot Twist in History

Those who don’t study history are doomed to repeat it, of course, and so if you’re someone who likes to see everything coming, you’re going to want to be up on the unbelievable, real life twists and turns. I’m not promising that studying the past can help you predict the future, but – hey. It...
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What Exactly Is Figgy Pudding, Anyway?

We belt out all kinds of traditional songs without understanding exactly what we’re singing, and I’m guessing that if you live in modern America, there’s a good chance you have no idea why the people in We Wish You A Merry Christmas are so demanding about figgy pudding. First off, non-Brits, let me introduce you...

10 Great Facts to Get Your Day Started the Right Way

We all need to get our days started off on the right foot. Some people exercise, some do yoga, some meditate, some drink two pots of coffee. Whatever you do, you can add these facts to your morning routine to make your day even better! Enjoy! 1. Some things never change… Source 1 Source 2...

10 Interesting Facts That You Might Not Know

I know, I know…we’re almost at the end of the year, and it has been a loooooooong twelve months. But I’m gonna power through, and I know that you can, too! So put aside all the worry, turn that frown upside down, and enjoy these 10 wonderful facts that we’ve selected out of our extensive...