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It might look almost human, but something about it just feels eerie.
Why Americans Eat Dinner So Much Earlier Than the Rest of the World
Culture and schedule differences make the U.S. unique in when dinner takes place.
What Readers Thought of 'Dracula' When It Was Published in 1897
'We would not, however, recommend it to nervous persons for evening reading.'
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This Hindu holiday is celebrated in many different ways, but it always revolves around one theme: the victory of light over darkness.
Why Bram Stoker’s 'Dracula' Almost Had a Very Different Name
The novel had a different title until the last few weeks before publication, but nobody knows for sure who renamed it.
Why Is Diwali Celebrated on Different Dates Every Year?
It all comes down to the calendar it follows. Learn more about the five-day celebration of Diwali.
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50 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions to Put Your Holiday IQ to the Test
How much do you really know about the food, festivals, and facts of Thanksgiving?
Quiz: Can You Name the ‘70s Movie From the Love Interest?
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From flip phones to emo anthems, these nostalgic favorites never go out of style, even if millennials are busy adulting now.
The Surprising Story Behind Simon & Garfunkel's First No. 1 Hit
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's first megahit, "The Sound of Silence," nearly didn't make a major impact at all.
Why Is Guy Fawkes Associated With the Anonymous Mask?
Who was Guy Fawkes and how is he connected to the "hacktivist" group Anonymous?
The Most Popular Car the Year You Were Born
This was the vehicle people were driving all over America's roadways the year you came into the world.
The Letter From an 11-Year-Old Girl That Changed Abraham Lincoln’s Appearance
Grace Bedell gets the credit for the most famous beard in American history, but she wasn’t the first person to ask for it.
Quiz: Can You Name the Simon & Garfunkel Song From One Lyric?
Art Garfunkel was born on this day in 1941. To celebrate, test your knowledge on his folk band!
The Real-Life Gilded Age Party That Changed New York Society Forever
The extravagant ball had a lasting effect. HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ takes inspiration from the real-life event in its season 1 finale.
Why Do People Burn Effigies of Guy Fawkes on November 5?
Bonfire Night marks a foiled plot from 1605, but for most of its history the figure on top of the fire wasn’t Fawkes.



































