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BIG QUESTIONS

There’s no shortage of theories.

‘For Pete’s sake’ originated around the early 20th century, but the Pete in question may have lived long before that.

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Ye olde boob tube.

When TVs became popular in the 20th century, some people started calling it ‘the tube.’ That nickname soon spawned an even catchier one: ‘the boob tube.’

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Here’s a brief history of Canada’s national day—which celebrates the joining of the three original provinces—and how you can celebrate.

Miss Cellania