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11 of the Most Intense Spicy Food Challenges From Around the World

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11 of the Most Intense Spicy Food Challenges From Around the World

The Reason We Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

Earth Day has roots in Arbor Day.

The Reason We Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

8 Facts About Lupercalia—the Ancient Festival Full of Whippings and Ritual Sacrifice

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8 Facts About Lupercalia—the Ancient Festival Full of Whippings and Ritual Sacrifice

Fried Beer Exists—and We Have Texas to Thank (or Blame) for It

You can have your beer and eat it, too.

Fried Beer Exists—and We Have Texas to Thank (or Blame) for It

Browsing Through the History of School Book Fairs

School book fairs can help create readers for life.

Pride Festivals Are Going Virtual This Year—Here Are 10 Events to Check Out

You can celebrate New York City Pride and other iconic events from your living room this year.

Take a Peek at the World’s Largest Snow and Ice Festival in Harbin, China

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The Hallmark Channel’s First-Ever ‘Christmas Con’ Is Comin’ to Town

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London on Ice: The Georgian Frost Fairs Held on the River Thames

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6 Fall Festivals Around the World That Celebrate Animals

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A Traveling Harry Potter Beer Festival Is Coming to Several U.S. Cities

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12 Facts About Woodstock

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Apollo 11 Astronauts Are Being Honored With Butter Sculptures at the Ohio State Fair

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Ontario, Oregon—Birthplace of the Tater Tot—Is Hosting a Tot Fest

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The Massive Elvis Festival That Rocks One Tiny Australian Town Every January

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11-Headed Buddha Statue to Be Revealed in Japan for First Time in 33 Years

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