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10 Facts & Traditions About Christmas in Norway
In 2011, Norway ran out butter at Christmas. This crisis made international news and is known as the "Norwegian Butter Crisis".
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10 Facts & Traditions About Christmas in Norway
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NUTS! – The American Army’s Response to A Christmas Call For Surrender
A quirky response to the German's demand for surrender went on to be a major morale boost for American troops.
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The Most Expensive Christmas Trees
A 16 inch Christmas tree in Japan cost $1.8 million. And that's not even the most expensive, by far...
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5 Fast Facts About Christmas Video
In December 1965, "Jingle Bells" was the first song broadcast in space.
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15 Interesting Facts About Thanksgiving That You Should Know
Did you know that the average person eats 4,500 calories at their Thanksgiving dinner?
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Why Uncle Wiggly Wings Delivered Chocolate to Children
Uncle Wiggly Wings was a generous pilot who shared treats with children during the Cold War between 1948 & 1949.
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The Mystery Hut Playing “Africa” by Toto For All Eternity
Powered by solar batteries, the 1982 hit single "Africa" by Toto, will be playing on a loop forever in the Namib Desert, Africa.
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The World War II Ace Pilot with No Legs
Pilots can lose consciousness due to too much G-Force. Legless pilot Douglas Bader used this to his advantage...
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Who Was Jack the Ripper, Really?
People who study the true identity of Jack the Ripper are called "Ripperologists".
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8 Mythical Creatures From Folklore That Live In The Home
Brownies are easily offended and will stop offering their services if you insult them, baptize them, or give them clothes.
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The Soviet Night Witches – Female Bomber Pilots of World War II
The highly skilled Soviet Night Witch pilots would cut their engines when approaching a target and simply glide towards it.
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10 Wild Facts About Kenya
Did you know that Kenya is named after a mountain?