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What would happen if leap years didn't exist?

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How to make fireworks a little less scary for your pet

You may have been told to ignore your scared dog or cat, but that won't work. An animal science expert explains.
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Kwanzaa 2023: How did the holiday get its start?

Each day of Kwanzaa is devoted to celebrating the seven basic values of African culture or the “Nguzo Saba” which in Swahili means the seven principles.
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Here's how to prevent foodborne illnesses from ruining your Thanksgiving

More than 1 million people in the U.S. get sick every year after eating food contaminated with salmonella.
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Why are there eggs on Easter?

Although dyeing patterned eggs is still a common Easter activity, these days eggs are more commonly associated with chocolate. But when did this shift happen?
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Sabertooth cat skull found in Iowa reveals details about Ice Age predator

Scientists believe the skull found in Iowa can reveal more about the life history, prey selection and eventual extinction of this ancient predator.
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What to know about the spring equinox

The spring equinox is on Monday, March 20! Here's what to know.
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Neurologist explains why 'springing ahead' is a step back for health

Researchers says the transition to daylight saving time each spring doesn't just affect people immediately after the time change.
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What is Lent and why do Christians commemorate it?

While Easter is a day of triumph and celebration for Christians, the period leading up to it is one of soul-searching and reflection.
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Why is turkey the main dish on Thanksgiving?

We don't know exactly what people ate at the first Thanksgiving, except venison and some kind of wild fowl.
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What happens when a Hurricane Hunters plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

One meteorologist explained that being on a Hurricane Hunter plane is "like a rollercoaster ride, only you don’t know exactly when the next up or down is coming."
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Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?

There are many misconceptions around Labor Day. Here's a look at its history — and what it has to do with the 8-hour work day.