Arts & Culture
The Real Reason Hotel Rooms Have Bibles
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Arts & CultureArticle26Why Do We Throw Rice at Weddings?
If you’ve been to a few weddings, you probably know the flow by now: the vows, the kiss, and then the party, with a few time-honored traditions woven in. One…
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Arts & CultureArticle145Why Do We Call Them ‘Ivy League’ Schools?
“Ivy League” is a term that evokes images of the hallowed vine-covered walls of some of the most elite educational institutions in the world. The Northeastern United States is home…
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Arts & CultureFact3In the Victorian era, bridesmaids often wore white.
There are few wedding guest gaffes more serious than wearing white. In Western culture, that color is traditionally reserved for the bride, so even the plainest white dress can be…
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Arts & CultureArticle83We Tried To Write an Entire Article in Middle English
When William of Normandy invaded England in 1066, it began a transformation of the Old English language. The Norman conquerors replaced the Anglo-Saxon ruling class, bringing with them their Anglo-Norman…






