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American Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving occurs on the fourth Thursday of November -- here's everything you need to know about this American holiday.
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Native American Heritage Month
Discover notable Indigenous peoples in the US and their words this week, during Native American Heritage Month.
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Black Friday
Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is often labeled as the start of Christmas shopping season. Learn more about one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
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Advent
Advent calendars were invented in Germany in 1851. Since then, the tradition has taken off each December 1.
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This Day in History
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This Day in History
The United Nations voted to grant the Jewish people a homeland to be established in Palestine.
Weather of the Day
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Weather of the Day
On this date in 1969, the Jersey Turnpike was covered by dense fog, causing a slew of…
Birthday of the Day
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Birthday of the Day
Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania; daughter of Bronson Alcott. Mostly educated by her…
Word of the Day
Word of the Day
For which of the following occupations is prescience a job requirement?
Analogy of the Day
News of the World
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News of the World
Demonstrations over Covid restrictions that erupted at the weekend appear to have died…
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Elon Musk is one of the richest people in the world and the man behind Tesla and SpaceX — companies building cars and rockets. Born to a well-to-do family in Pretoria, South Africa, Elon Musk emigrated to Canada when he was 17 to study at Queens…![Top stories]()
It’s been a busy week, from high-profile crimes to democratic wins. Who has time to keep track of it all? That’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories of the week.![Social media apps]()
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The Catholic clergy is organized in a strict, sometimes overlapping hierarchy: Pope: Head of the church, he is based at the Vatican. The pope is infallible in defining matters of faith and morals.![Trendy Thanksgiving]()
Part 1: The Original Culture War by Neil Miller
