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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

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16 French Loanwords That Add Some Panache To English

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6 New Emoji Share The Spotlight On World Emoji Day...

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Get The Scoop On These Ice Cream Words

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Unfurl These Banner Facts And Words About Flag Day

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What Makes “Passover” A Day Not To Overlook?

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Bet You Can’t Guess Where The Word “Glamour” Comes From

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How Did The Color Pink Become Associated With Valentine’s Day?

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What Is “Mistletoe” And Why Do We Kiss Under It?

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What Is The “War On Christmas”?

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Is “Noel” the Same Thing as “Christmas”?

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How Do You Spell Chanukah (or Is It Hanukkah)?

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