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The Legal Reason Why Public Christmas Displays Often Feature At Least One Reindeer
Ever wonder what Rudolph is doing in that nativity scene put up in your town square? You can thank a little something called the “reindeer rule.”
Learn to Say No by Using ‘Don’t’ Instead of ‘Can’t’
There’s an easy way to keep yourself from saying yes when you want to say no—just learn to say “I don’t” instead of “I can’t.”
Chimps Recognize Butts the Way Humans Recognize Faces
Researchers now believe chimps recognize butts the way humans recognize faces.
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In the 87,000-plus words that make up The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne used “ignominy” 16 times, “ignominious” seven times, and “ignominiously” once.
Listen to a Cheery Holiday Song Written by an AI Program
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Why Yo-Yo Dieting Leads to Long-Term Weight Gain
Learn to Say No by Using ‘Don’t’ Instead of ‘Can’t’
Why Are Poinsettias Associated with Christmas?
Short answer: Bob Hope and brilliant marketing.
It’s estimated that anywhere from 2 to 50 percent of art in museums and on the market are counterfeits.
