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Dec 7, 2022
The Pagan Origins of Christmas Ham
mentalfloss.com - Michele Debczak
Because nothing says “merry Christmas” like honoring some Nordic animal sacrifices. Many Christmas traditions have roots predating the holiday itself. …
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6 of History’s Worst In-Laws
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These historically terrible in-laws will make you appreciate your own family members. If you thought your in-laws were bad, wait until you hear about …
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This Wearable Smart Device Is Designed to Analyze the Nutrition of Your Diet
mentalfloss.com - CaLea Johnson
Recording every bite you eat in a food diary is a lot of work, but a new device called The Drop may offer a simpler alternative. Changing your eating …
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Rare, Black ‘Anti-Auroras‘ Spotted in Alaska
mentalfloss.com - CaLea Johnson
Only a few lucky people get to see the uncommon anti-aurora, and aurora hunter Todd Salat is one of them. The northern lights are hard for most people …
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Jan 27, 2020
12 Amazing Facts About Petra
mentalfloss.com - Benjamin Lampkin
The ancient city in modern-day Jordan was taken over by the Roman empire in the 2nd century CE. The ancient city of Petra in modern-day Jordan …
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Definition Detective Quiz #18
mentalfloss.com - Ellen Gutoskey
Only a true Definition Detective can spot a word’s actual meaning in a sea of fake ones. But fair warning: These are really obscure words. In …