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Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage
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Today's version of marriage looks very different from the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. For most of human history, marriage was more akin to a business deal between men, and the bride in question had very few rights or other options. So how did marriage become associated with love?
Why Is 'Intersectionality' So Controversial?
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Critics have charged that intersectionality has fostered a sort of 'oppression Olympics.' But that wasn't what was intended originally.
5 Sayings of Confucius That Still Resonate Today
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Chinese philosopher Confucius tutored many young men on ethical behavior. Here are five of his quotes about personal morals and good government that we can still learn from.
What Rumi, the World's Most Popular Poet, Wants to Teach Us, 800 Years Later
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Rumi, the Sufi mystic and Persian poet wrote a staggering amount of verse, and is still widely influential and beloved to this day.
Who Was John Calvin, and What Is Calvinism?
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John Calvin is best known for his doctrine of predestination, a controversial belief that continues to be popular in some churches. But what who was he, and what is predestination?
How Jamaican Traditions Work
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What kind of traditions are celebrated in Jamaica? Read about Jamaican traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Norwegian Traditions Work
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Vikings, Norse gods, monarchs, Christian saints and even the land itself: Norwegian traditions have many sources. So do you know riskrem from russ?
How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
10 Ways Americans and Europeans Differ
HowStuffWorks looks at come of the cultural differences between Europe and America, like ice consumption, metric system and portion sizes.
Oh Chrismon Tree, Oh Chrismon Tree?
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In 1957, a woman named Frances Kipps Spencer invented "Chrismons" to remind parishioners of the true meaning behind the Christian celebration of Christmas.