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What’s the Difference Between a Gift and a Present?
Those brightly wrapped packages we exchange around the holidays and other special occasions: Sometimes we call them “gifts,” sometimes “presents.” Is there a difference?
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What Is Figgy Pudding, Anyway?
Figgy pudding might be a fixture in Christmas carol lyrics, but you've probably never seen it in person. So just what is this British dish we've been singing about for all these years?
Who Is Jack Frost?
Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?
What’s In Those Little Packets That Come With Bouquets of Flowers?
Three ingredients in the “flower food” packet stapled to the cellophane around your bouquet can help the blooms stay vibrant.
Why Does Your Body Jerk Awake As You’re Trying to Fall Asleep?
Up to 70 percent of people have experienced hypnic jerks, but they’re usually nothing to worry about.
Why Aren’t Classical Statues Very Well-Endowed?
Cultural values have changed a lot since ancient Greece.
Why Do We Call It an “Allen Wrench”?
The six-sided tool helped make IKEA a household name. But did anyone named Allen have anything to do with it?
In Outer Space, Where Does a Compass Point?
On Earth, compasses always point north—but when you’re drifting outside our planet’s magnetosphere, things get more complicated.
What’s the Difference Between Diet Soda and Zero-Sugar Soda?
Are Diet Coke and Coke Zero really that different? Here are the differences and health factors in the diet soda vs. zero-sugar soda debate.
Elf vs. Gnome: What's the Difference?
These two tiny titans of folklore might appear similar, but they couldn't be more different.
Why Is It So Hard to Sleep in a New Place?
Whether you’re at a hotel on a business trip or crashing at a relative’s house for the holidays, getting quality sleep on the first few nights can be a challenge. Here’s why.
Why Do So Many Products Come With ‘Do Not Eat’ Packets?
And what happens if you chow down on one anyway?
Why Do Christmas Crackers Come With Paper Crowns?
Let’s crack the history wide open.
How Did Evergreen Trees Become a Christmas Symbol?
Discover the origins of the Christmas tree tradition that brings joy to millions each season.
Why Are Red and Green the Colors of Christmas?
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
Why Don’t Casinos Have Windows?
Most casinos lack windows, and gamblers like it that way.
Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?
Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?
Why Do We Cook So Many Foods at 350 Degrees?
There’s science behind that seemingly random number.
Living Room vs. Family Room vs. Den: What’s the Difference?
You can binge Netflix in any room you like, but there are some key differences between these living areas.
Where Does the Phrase ‘Beyond the Pale’ Come From?
To get to the answer, we need to discuss Latin, wooden stakes, Catherine the Great, and, of course, Shakespeare.
Why Does ’Phony’ Mean Fake?
The origins of the term come from the Irish word for “ring.”
Why Do English Cucumbers Come Wrapped in Plastic?
English cucumbers have a few qualities that make them superior to regular cucumbers, but one causes some problems, too.
How Many Continents Are There?
You may have been taught that Earth has seven continents. Or is it six? Or eight?
Where Do Online Orders Go When You Return Them?
The fate of your unwanted air fryer, explained.