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Christmas is a traditional holiday celebrated all over the world. The family reunion, the massive Christmas feast with turkey, roast beef, and salmon, Yule logs, and the eagerly anticipated moment when the presents are opened at the foot of the tree… Traditions vary greatly depending on the country. Here are ten practices that seem to

They’re hiding among you right now. They could be mowing the lawn next door, downstairs preparing your dinner, or even reflected in your monitor as you read this, but rest assured: they are among you. They are criminals, and not just people who drive 45 in a 35 mph zone; there are murderers, traffickers, and

Our visual panoramas of our countries’ and territories’ terrains and vistas shape our sense of belonging, yet the world is always transforming. Tectonic activity, air currents, moisture, heat, and people all work together to reshape what we accept as familiar terrain, stripping away immense ravines, creating new land with steaming molten rock, and moving the

There’s no fooling anyone. If you go to a cemetery at night, you’re doing one of two things: partying or ghost hunting. Well, I mean, you’re not going to have a picnic with your long-buried great-great-grandma at midnight, are you? No. Most likely, you’re ghost hunting. If you weren’t, an entire category of YouTube would

Inventors have shaped the world as we know it. Without the innovation for people to come up with new products and devices, our lives would be almost unrecognizable. Over the years, scientists have dreamt up all manner of strange and intriguing ideas. They might look farcical on the surface, but many of those barmy creations

For many of us, the holiday season is a time of family gatherings and a celebration of the good things that life has to offer. We may reminisce about the past year and begin to dream of the year to come. As you decorate your house, purchase gifts, and roast your holiday ham, let’s explore

Architecture is an incredible craft. Beautiful buildings and other structures are being designed and built to fit specific needs. Beauty and aesthetics can be key elements for architects. However, the most important requirement for any building is to remain upright! Architects continue to push the boundaries of gravity, designing buildings that appear to define all

When you think of the holidays, you probably think of Christmas trees and carolers and all the things that give you the “warm and fuzzies” around this time of year. Probably one of the last things you’d think of is snuggling up in a blanket with a cup of hot cocoa to read a Stephen

Chances are when you think of British spycraft, you think of James Bond—the brash, reckless, womanizing, mass murderer featured in dozens of films. Well, aside from his name and tendency to always come out on top, your assumptions are not too far off. British Intelligence is actually an umbrella term for multiple agencies, such as

Except in times of famine, cannibalism has very rarely been about food. In most cases, from the medicine-makers of Europe to the tribes of the New World and even psychopaths such as Armin Meiwes, cannibalism has been surprisingly meaningful to those who practiced it. Most of the peoples encountered by the Colonials in the New

While some couples wed in quiet little ceremonies in a courthouse or a backyard, some couples choose to go a bit bigger. For those ambitious affianced pairs, their wedding becomes a chance to go big, go wild, go extreme, and possibly just go bizarre. There’s no end to the strange destinations and ceremonies that the

What’s a good television series without a good soundtrack? Memorable music moments take on a life of their own within a TV series, and this list is full of them. We’re counting down the top 10 musical moments from musical V shows that had you singing along. (WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS!) Related: 10 Captivating Performances In

Every one of us is born looking at least a little bit different, whether it be our hair color, skin color, body shape, or any other difference. But some of us, for better or worse, are born looking significantly different. In those cases, many of which come from rare diseases, individuals can be born with

As humans, we are always fascinated with wild animals and looking for different ways to connect from a distance; Going to different zoos to watch them through the fenced and glass enclosures because of our fear of being eaten alive by a lion or panther. Or even going to aquariums to look at the sharks,

It is amazing the ideas that have taken hold in the last fifty years. Creative, clever, innovative, and problem-solving inventions have become significant parts of our daily lives. We cannot go a day without our smart devices, medical devices, 3-D printers, etc. But…this article is not about those life-changing inventions. This article is about dumb

Most of us are familiar with all sorts of musical instruments, whether they’re played by members of popular music bands or orchestras. However, we may not have heard of—much less actually heard—some such instruments, both ancient and contemporary. Those on this list are likely to come as surprises. Some were invented by composers and musicians,

There’s just something about podcasts, more than many other media, that inspires fanatical devotion. The same can be said, and arguably more so, for the true crime genre. When the two combine, then you’d be safe in assuming that more than a few smash hits are in store. For the better part of a decade,

Many things people use every day contain technology first developed for military use. Over human history, warfare has proven to be a primary driver for innovation. It’s a shame killing other people provides the necessity to play mother to humanity’s best inventions. But multiple technologies originally developed to help destroy enemies and protect allies have

One hundred years ago, Americans loved Christmas just as much as we do today, but there are many differences between the celebrations of the Roaring Twenties and the 2020s. Many holiday themes differ in both design and participation, and some have faded away, much like melting snow. Similarities between the two decades do exist, however.

Those of us who spend far too much time glued to a screen (yes, you, gentle reader) will often forget that the world we inhabit is pretty old. It is easy to feel as though we exist in a brave new world—a digitalized space that is constantly reinventing itself. But take a walk, have a