Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?
In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."
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What Is Gravity?
The word "gravity" comes from the Latin word "gravitas", which means "weight".
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Why Do Snowmen Have Carrot Noses?
Did you know that the earliest reference to a snowman dates back to the 1300s?
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Why Do We Eat Pumpkin Pie At Thanksgiving?
The largest pumpkin pie ever made was 20 feet long and weighed a hefty 3,699 lbs!
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Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?
Did you know that the sandwich was created by the Earl of Sandwich in 1762?
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Why Are Black Cats Associated With Halloween?
In the US many shelters won't put black cats up for adoption, as they are worried that people would only want them for Halloween.
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How Does A Word Get Into The Dictionary?
The name of someone who puts together words to be entered into a dictionary is known as a lexicographer.
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How Does Classical Music Affect The Brain?
Did you know that when babies listen to classical music it can help them develop their memory skills?
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What Causes An Earthquake?
The most destructive earthquake in history was on January 23, 1556, in Shaanxi, China. This earthquake killed 830,000 people.
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Why Do Chimpanzees Throw Poop?
When throwing poop, the chimps that hit targets more accurately show higher development in the left side of their brains.
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Do You Have To Wash Your Hair?
Did you know that not shampooing your hair for up to a few weeks actually makes it healthier?
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What Is Trypophobia?
A 2013 study found that 16% of participants experienced feelings of disgust or discomfort when looking at an image of a lotus pod.
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