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Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! You Know the Jingle, Now Hear the Chia Pet Story
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These quirky clay figurines sprout 'hair' seemingly overnight. But what is it that has made the Chia Pet an international sensation for 40 years?
A Short History of Hell
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In the popular imagination, hell is depicted as a place of fire, presided over by Satan. But depictions of hell have actually evolved over time.
Why Was the Mad Hatter Mad?
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The expression 'mad as a hatter' predates the Mad Hatter in 'Alice in Wonderland.' So, where did the term come from?
Self-Quarantine Might Feel Like House Arrest, But It's Not
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During this period of self-quarantining, you might feel like you're on house arrest, just without the angle bracelet. But how similar is it really?
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.
6 Things Mormons Wish Non-Mormons Knew About Their Church
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, can generate a lot of questions. We clear up some myths on Mormon beliefs.
The Legacy of African American Spirituals in Today's Gospel and Blues Music
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Gospel and blues music and songs of the civil rights movement have roots in slave spirituals, songs of sorrow, but jubilation at the idea of freedom.
Sign Language Interpreters Steal the Show During COVID-19 News Conferences
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Sign language interpreters provide critical lifelines to the deaf community, especially during crises. So who exactly are these superhero signers?
What Is the Rasta Movement All About?
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It started out as a small movement in Jamaica that went worldwide with the popularity of reggae music. But what is Rastafari really all about?
The Defense Production Act Was Designed for Emergencies Like Coronavirus
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President Truman signed it into law in 1950 and it's been invoked many times since. Should President Donald Trump use it to help health care workers?