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Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?

Holidays & Events

Dec 3, 2022

The first Christmas card created had hand drawn images of adults and children raising their wine glasses in a toast.

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History Of Credit Cards

Business & Economy

Jul 27, 2021

AmEx was actually a shipping company for many years, providing their services to banks and other financial institutes.

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The History Of Tinsel

Holidays & Events

Apr 8, 2022

Tinsel is usually flexible which makes it easy to wrap around anything such as posts, picture frames or ornaments.

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Hitler And The Nazis Tried To Steal Christmas

War & Weapons

Mar 17, 2021

The Nazis attempted to steal Christmas by making glittering swastika, iron cross and toy grenade baubles for the Christmas tree.

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Why We Remember The Fifth Of November

Historic Events

Jul 29, 2022

In England, the 5th November is mainly known as bonfire night, and is still remembered each year with fireworks and bonfires.

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The History Of Halloween Costumes

Fashion & Beauty

Jan 27, 2023

Original Halloween costumes were often made of animal skins or hides to give the illusion of a wild animal.

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Spooky Facts About Halloween

Holidays & Events

Jan 27, 2023

Halloween is known as "The Day of the Dead" in Mexico instead of Halloween.

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Burgular Uses Victims Computer To Check His Facebook

Crime & Law

Feb 6, 2021

Jonathan Parker was charged with burglary after stealing two diamond rings and using the computer to check his Facebook.

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Tesco Bans Jedi Knight For Wearing His Hood

Religion

Aug 13, 2019

Tesco was once accused of religious discrimination after banning a Jedi Knight from the store - for wearing his hood!

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The Japanese Underwater Mailbox

Travel & Tourism

Mar 17, 2021

Off the coast of a small town in Japan, is an underwater post-box. It is an actual collection point within Susami's postal system.

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National Rice Pudding Day | August 9

Holidays & Events

Apr 8, 2022

Did you know that the US celebrates #NationalRicePuddingDay on August 9th every year?

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Real-Time World Statistics

Business & Economy

Jan 17, 2021

Did you know that there is a website that shows real time world statistics?

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Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?

History Of Credit Cards

The History Of Tinsel

Hitler And The Nazis Tried To Steal Christmas

Why We Remember The Fifth Of November

The History Of Halloween Costumes

Spooky Facts About Halloween

Burgular Uses Victims Computer To Check His Facebook

Tesco Bans Jedi Knight For Wearing His Hood

The Japanese Underwater Mailbox

National Rice Pudding Day | August 9

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