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Culture & Traditions
Cultures and Traditions takes a look at how people interact with each other. This might be through sub-cultures, relationships, fads or religion and spirituality.
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How Pentecostal Churches Took Over the World
In about 100 years, Pentecostalism went from a startup renewal movement to the second-largest Christian denomination in the world, bested only by Catholics. What caused that astonishing rise?
Hey Dad! The Famous Fathers Quiz
"Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad" is a famous quote by baseball player Wade Boggs and lots of men have passed both tests. Learn more about these famous fathers and their offspring with our quiz.
Nameless But Never Forgotten: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The soldiers who stand vigil over the Tomb are the Sentinels of The Old Guard, a hand-picked group dedicated to honoring the memory of those who gave their lives for their country.
50 Years of LGBTQ+ Pride, Parades and Progress
June 2019 marks 50 years of the colorful, joyous celebratory parades that have come to symbolize LGBTQ+ rights, pride and power.
The Memorable Mnemonics Quiz
Mnemonic devices are little tricks — like acronyms and phrases — that help us memorize important info. Our quiz will test your knowledge of everything from geography to music scales. And every single answer has a fun mnemonic attached.
Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Sometimes the Line Is Blurry
Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery or just another way of causing offense.
Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby: The Mind Can Heal the Body
His theories about the mind's ability to affect the body influenced Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
A Pirate Quiz for Ye Trivia-Lubbers!
Everyone loves a good pirate yarn, but some well-worn stories about them don't align with genuine history. Today, we be quizzin' ye about real pirates, buccaneer fiction, and the scurviest of all holidays. Yarr!
Why Peter A. Browne Bizarrely Collected Hair
Nineteenth century lawyer and naturalist Peter A. Browne put together the world's greatest collection of ... yes, hair. Today, it's valuable for the DNA it contains.
How Cinco de Mayo Works
The Cinco de Mayo holiday is far more popular in the U.S. than in Mexico. Why is that and what does it celebrate?
How the Millennial Generation Works
The millennial generation is steadily increasing in numbers. This group often gets a bad rap from older people, but what's the truth about millennials?
How Do They Determine What Date Easter Will Occur On?
The Easter holiday is on a different date each year. But how is the date determined? Answer: Look to the moon.
Why Do People Eat Dirt?
It's called geophagy and it's a relatively common practice all over the world, but nobody's completely sure why.
How Did 4/20 Become the Stoner's Holiday?
Nope, it's not the police code for marijuana possession. It has a way cooler origin story.
What's the Difference Between Agnosticism and Atheism?
People often think agnostics and atheists believe the same things. Where do their positions overlap and where do they differ?
The Bauhaus Movement Turns 100
Founded by Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus is considered one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century.
Why Is April 1 a Day to Celebrate Foolishness?
Why is April 1 a day to celebrate foolishness and play pranks on each other? How did this tradition begin?
10 Big Questions About Buddhism, Answered
What's the point of meditation? Are all Buddhists vegetarians and pacifists? What do we misunderstand about Karma? Find out more about Buddhism in our article.
Gibtown: Where Circus Folk Went to Retire
Lobster Boy, Monkey Girl, Emmitt the Alligator-Skinned Man – they all called Gibtown home.
What International Women's Day Is Really All About
March 8th, International Women's Day, has been celebrated around the world for more than a century. So, what are we actually celebrating?
What Is Lent, and Why Do Christians Give Up Something for It?
Christians often "give up something for Lent" but why? What is the real reason behind the season?
5 Famous People With Seriously Long Names
If you think celebrity kid names like Apple and North West are odd, at least they're easy to remember. These five famous people have names so long, you couldn't recall them if you had to.
How Mardi Gras Works
Mardi Gras turns New Orleans into a hotbed of fun and reveling. This might make the festival's religious ties rather hard to imagine. So did how Mardi Gras get started?
Weiberfastnacht: The Day German Women Stormed the Ramparts
This historic holiday celebrates the day in 1824 when women decided they simply wouldn't take it anymore.
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