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The United States declared Christmas a federal holiday on June 26, 1870, marking a shift toward widespread festive celebrations.

For Black Friday, some retailers inflate reference prices before applying discounts, making deals seem bigger than they are.

Stuffing was first recorded in an ancient Roman cookbook, Apicius de re Coquinaria, published around the 1st Century AD.

Halloween traditions like carving lanterns and wearing masks were brought to America by Irish and Scottish immigrants.

Oak trees can produce red leaves during the fall due to chemical changes from natural sugars getting trapped in their leaves.

According to a 1996 study by M S Stanley, school uniforms can reduce crime and gang-related activity in schools.

The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest seas in the world. It is roughly 35% salt, about ten times the saltiness of most seas.

Did you know that the Stonewall Riots were so impactful that they inspired the first gay pride parade in 1970?

President Bill Clinton declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 1999. In 2009, this became known as LGBT Pride Month.

The earliest evidence of recycling comes from the 11th century in Japan, where paper shops often sold recycled paper.

As their daylight hours aren't affected that much, countries near the equator typically don't observe Daylight Saving Time.

When you look at your love interest, chemicals are released in your body, making your heart race and your pupils widen.