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Freedom For Sausages and the Origin of the Protestant Reformation
Sausages. They may fill your mind with questions. What are they made of? How are they made? How will they affect my waistline or cholesterol levels? These are all legitimate questions, but […]
It’s the End of the World As We Know It…. And We’re Still Waiting
If you spend any amount of time looking at the headlines, you might wonder whether humanity’s clock is about to run out. If so, you would not be the first to come […]
The Charming Christmas Tradition of the Belly-Slitting Witch
The Ideas Department of Commonplace Fun Facts suggested a series of stories during the month of December about Christmas traditions around the world. “Great,” replied the Research Department. “We’ll find some charming, […]
Too Busy Not to Pray
“I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” — Martin Luther Read more great quotes.
How Much Do You Know About Christmas?
Now that Christmas is behind us for one more year, it is time to see just how much of the holiday traditions you know. Consider these Christmas fun facts: What’s so special […]