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The Long & Flavorful History of Restaurants
Though it may seem like people have been eating outside of their homes since the beginning of time, restaurants (like everything else) have a long and exciting history. People..
The Surprising and Inspiring History of Pretzels
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From Their Name to Their Principles – The History of London Bobbies
In London, they don't refer to their Metropolitan Police as "detective" or "officer," they call their policemen as "Bobby." What is the origin of the term? What is the history..
3 of Hollywood’s Most Rebellious Women
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Nailing It: How Nail Polish Has Evolved Over the Years
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A gesture is a non-verbal communication cue in which visible bodily actions communicate a particular message. They have been passed down from generation to generation and are either..
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