Why Do We Eat Chocolate Bunnies at Easter?
As far as holidays go, Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales—that’s a lot of chocolate bunnies.
As far as holidays go, Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales—that’s a lot of chocolate bunnies.
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Slim Jims are made of real meat, but it isn't the highest quality.
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Though they’re excellent hunters, it turns out owls probably aren’t any smarter than a lot of other birds.
Discover the differences among these similar insects, including their diet, body size, and behavior.