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Resurfacing the erased history of Black women in the civil rights movement | Expert Interview with Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D.
Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D. discusses the erased and often forgotten history of Black women in the civil rights movement.
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The legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman | Expert Interview with Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade
Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade breaks down the legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman.
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but scammers prey on people looking for love online all year round. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to a romance scam.
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No, the weather-predicting tradition of Groundhog Day did not originate in America
European cultures have determined the end of winter through sunshine and animals since ancient times.
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Yes, Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday' was produced to support making MLK's birthday a national holiday
The song was released on Wonder's 1980 album "Hotter than July." He regularly sang it in rallies for the national holiday.
Science
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
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No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
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Not everyone celebrates New Year's on January 1st
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
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Yes, Christmas trees are recyclable
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements.
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Christmas trees are recyclable but check on what options are available in your area
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements
Health
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
Holiday
Resurfacing the erased history of Black women in the civil rights movement | Expert Interview with Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D.
Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D. discusses the erased and often forgotten history of Black women in the civil rights movement.
Holiday
The legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman | Expert Interview with Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade
Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade breaks down the legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman.
Scams
Watch out for these romance scam red flags
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but scammers prey on people looking for love online all year round. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to a romance scam.
Holiday
No, the weather-predicting tradition of Groundhog Day did not originate in America
European cultures have determined the end of winter through sunshine and animals since ancient times.
Holiday
Yes, Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday' was produced to support making MLK's birthday a national holiday
The song was released on Wonder's 1980 album "Hotter than July." He regularly sang it in rallies for the national holiday.
Science
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Holiday
No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
Holiday
Not everyone celebrates New Year's on January 1st
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
Holiday
Yes, Christmas trees are recyclable
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements.
Holiday
Christmas trees are recyclable but check on what options are available in your area
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements
Health
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
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