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Jukeboxes were most popular from the 1940s through the mid-1960s, particularly during the 1950s. Who doesn’t remember the iconic “Happy Days” character, “The Fonz,” banging on the jukebox at Al’s Diner? I bet you didn’t know… The 1st jukebox was located in San Francisco in 1899.

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Leap Day is celebrated once every 4 years on February 29 with some interesting traditions. For example, an Irish tradition has women proposing marriage to men on this day. Also, in Greece, it’s unlucky for couples to marry on Leap Day. Probably, the most unfortunate of the Leap Day traditions is… In Scotland, it’s actually […]

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Most countries have national symbols. National flowers, national birds, and national colors are a few symbols that many countries adopt. However… Holland is the only country with a national dog.

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One staple of western films is the 10 gallon hat. Dan Blocker, who played “Hoss” in Bonanza wore a 10 gallon hat as a signature piece of his wardrobe. You may find it interesting to know… A 10 gallon hat holds less than a gallon of liquid.

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Kangaroos are fascinating creatures. Kangaroos can’t walk, they have pouches to carry their babies in, and they are only found in Australia. Another interesting kangaroo fact is… Kangaroos can jump 30 feet.

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When I was a student, my high school had a very thorough physical education curriculum. One of the activities I enjoyed the most was square dancing. Square dancing was so much fun, and it was also a great workout. I bet you didn’t know… The square dance is the official dance of the state of […]

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Television has come a long way in terms of children’s programming. Now there are channels and networks dedicated exclusively to content aimed at children. I wonder if you knew… The 1st tv network kids show in the U.S. was captain Kangaroo.

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The telephone has come a long way since it was invented. In fact, mobile phones are so popular, many parents are buying them for their elementary school aged children. Telephones are such big business that… There are more telephones than people in Washington D.C.

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My friends and I have different tastes when it comes to comedy and what we think is funny. I’m not the biggest fan of “obvious” or silly humor, but I love a good “dark comedy,” relatable everyday situations, and irony. Speaking of irony… Fish can drown.

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Many of our favorite movie characters use exciting signature props to keep our attention. For example, Catwoman and Indiana Jones used the whip, to make a huge impact in their films. Speaking of whips… The 1st man-made object to break the sound barrier was a whip.

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If you are a true pizza lover, chances are you’ve experimented with a few unusual toppings or combination of toppings to keep things interesting. However, while the most popular pizza topping in the United States is pepperoni… The most popular pizza topping in Europe is tuna.

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Are you planning to do something special this Valentine’s Day? Perhaps you’re preparing a romantic dinner. Whatever your plans, chances are you will receive chocolate as a Valentine’s Day gift… Over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchased for Valentine’s Day in the U.S.