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5 Easter Traditions So Strange You’d Think They Were Pranks

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Egg Rolling Down the White House Lawn in the U.S. Every spring, the South Lawn of the White House transforms ...

Why Does Easter Change Dates Every Year?

Why Does Easter Change Dates Every Year?

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Easter’s Connection to the Spring Equinox and Full Moon Every spring, just as daffodils bloom and daylight stretches longer, a ...

New Amsterdam Under Dutch Rule

What Was New York Called Before It Was New York?

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The Original Name—New Amsterdam Under Dutch Rule Before New York became a global metropolis, it was a modest Dutch settlement ...

U.S. Cities That Changed Their Names—and the Weird Reasons Why

7 U.S. Cities That Changed Their Names—and the Weird Reasons Why

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1.Truth or Consequences, New Mexico—Renamed After a Game Show Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, might sound like the title of ...

Weirdest Object Soldiers Have Carried for Luck

What’s the Weirdest Object Soldiers Have Carried for Luck?

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Teddy Bears and Childhood Toys Tucked Into Packs War zones are rarely associated with softness—yet tucked between ammunition clips and ...

5 Unusual Superstitions U.S. Soldiers Still Believe Today

6 Unusual Superstitions U.S. Soldiers Still Believe Today

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1.Lucky Charms and Coins Carried into Combat In the chaos of combat zones and the unpredictability of military life, U.S. ...

What Are the U.S. Military's Most Unusual Training Exercises?

What Are the U.S. Military’s Most Unusual Training Exercises?

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Surviving in the Wilderness with Minimal Supplies When people picture U.S. military training, they often imagine obstacle courses, boot camp ...

Why Do U.S. Military Uniforms Have So Many Pockets?

Why Do U.S. Military Uniforms Have So Many Pockets?

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Designed for Quick Access to Essential Gear U.S. military uniforms aren’t just stitched for show—they’re built for survival. At first ...

When Did the US Navy Become the Largest Navy in the World?

When Did the US Navy Become the Largest Navy in the World?

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The Naval Expansion During World War II The United States Navy’s transformation during World War II wasn’t just rapid—it was ...

Why Did Early Pilots Wear Leather Jackets and Scarves?

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Protection Against Freezing Temperatures in Open Cockpits Early aviation wasn’t just daring—it was downright dangerous, especially when it came to ...

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