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World Interfaith Harmony Week
During World Interfaith Harmony Week, all the various religions across the globe can come together and find common ground.
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International Zebra Day
These striped animals are one of the most iconic species on the planet. And for International Zebra Day on January 31, why not expand your knowledge of these majestic creatures?
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Holocaust Remembrance
For Holocaust Remembrance Day, we take time to recall the victims of the Holocaust — both those who lost their lives and those who had their lives scarred by it, forever.
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Groundhog Day
Will the groundhog see his shadow as a sign that winter will continue for six more weeks? Or will it be a cloudy, shadowless day, foretelling that spring will arrive early?
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This Day in History
This Day in History
The Supreme Court of the United States convened for the first time, in New York City.
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Weather of the Day
On this date in 1951, a killer ice storm claimed 25 lives as ice coated large parts of…
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Birthday of the Day
Born in Joplin, Mo. and graduated Lincoln Univ., 1929, Hughes worked at a variety of jobs…
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News of the World
The primates were recovered miles away in a closet, and police are seeking a person of…
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When you think about the largest countries in the world, which countries come to mind? The answer would probably depend on whether you’re talking about the largest size in total area or the most populous country. For our purposes, we’re going to…
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The post office advises people to write out full state names when sending a letter. But, especially in the age of texting, people like to abbreviate. Here are the recognized abbreviations for each state so your mail gets to the right place.
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The 12 animal signs of the Chinese calendar are important to astrology, the zodiac, and individual horoscopes. What do you know about the Chinese zodiac?
