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10 Strange And Pointless Inventions
ThumbThing is a device that you clip over your thumb so you can read with just one hand.
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10 Strange And Pointless Inventions
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The History Of Advent Calendars
The very first advent calendars were produced in the early 1800's in Germany although not the cardboard type we get these days.
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Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?
The first Christmas card created had hand drawn images of adults and children raising their wine glasses in a toast.
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History Of Credit Cards
AmEx was actually a shipping company for many years, providing their services to banks and other financial institutes.
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The History Of Tinsel
Tinsel is usually flexible which makes it easy to wrap around anything such as posts, picture frames or ornaments.
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Hitler And The Nazis Tried To Steal Christmas
The Nazis attempted to steal Christmas by making glittering swastika, iron cross and toy grenade baubles for the Christmas tree.
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Why We Remember The Fifth Of November
In England, the 5th November is mainly known as bonfire night, and is still remembered each year with fireworks and bonfires.
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The History Of Halloween Costumes
Original Halloween costumes were often made of animal skins or hides to give the illusion of a wild animal.
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Spooky Facts About Halloween
Halloween is known as "The Day of the Dead" in Mexico instead of Halloween.
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Fascinating Facts About Hot Air Balloons
Hot air balloons were first discovered when two brothers in France realized that a fabric bag filled with hot air would rise.
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Burgular Uses Victims Computer To Check His Facebook
Jonathan Parker was charged with burglary after stealing two diamond rings and using the computer to check his Facebook.
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Tesco Bans Jedi Knight For Wearing His Hood
Tesco was once accused of religious discrimination after banning a Jedi Knight from the store - for wearing his hood!