A Pennsylvanian man who was inadvertently mummified in the late 19th century will be buried later this week — and his true identity finally will be released. The man has been known in death as “Stoneman Willie.” His actual identity, however, is unknown — for now. What is known is …
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Halloween 2023 is here, after long last — and scores of people are already getting on their costumes for trick-or-treating and parties today and tonight. Halloween is one of the most festive holidays of the year. How well do you know facts about the day? Test yourself in this fun …
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“The Wizard of Oz,” the Hollywood epic beloved by generations of Americans for its fantastical allegory rooted in love of heartland, home and family, appeared on television for the first time on this date in history, Nov. 3, 1956. “For generations, this 1939 MGM fantasy musical has held a cherished …
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A two-year-old has found her passion in life at a very young age after taking a liking to the horses at her family’s barn. Mayzee Evans has been around horses for nearly all of her two years of life after spending time with her family at its barn in Utah. …
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A golf fanatic created a huge Tiger Woods mural using nothing but different colored golf tees. Aaron Norris, 43, is an artist from Kansas City, Missouri, who came up with the idea of creating a mural of Tiger Woodsusing golf tees. Norris said the idea came to him after he …
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Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old African American seamstress and local activist, refused to give up her seat to a White passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama, public bus on this day in history, Dec. 1, 1955. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” Parks said of her decision to …
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Each year, Hanukkah is celebrated in late November or early December. The exact date the celebration begins and ends changes year by year, as it is determined by the 25th day of Kislev, according to the Hebrew calendar. The eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights commemorates the rededication of the Second …
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TOY CRAZE –From Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, Furbies and more, these are the Christmas toy gifts that caused shopping mayhem during the holidays. Continue reading… ADD TO CART – Grubhub reveals the most popular food trends and deliveries of the year. Continue reading… SLAMMED ON SOCIAL MEDIA …
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Many kids are excitedabout seeing Santa Claus during the Christmas season — while others become overwhelmed with happiness at the sight of “The Elf on the Shelf.” For two-year-old Emilia Wadgymar, the real stars ofthe season are the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. “We went to a place [where] a …
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights festive fruits, tech powerhouses — and much more. Can you get all 8 questions right? For more …
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