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(WMC-TV) - It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage. One Germantown family said it only took one infected tick to change their entire lifestyle – something they have been dealing withMore >>
It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage.More >>
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It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
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ORLANDO, FL (RNN) – A man with possible ties to a Boston Marathon bombing suspect was shot and killed after the FBI interviewed him early Wednesday. The FBI confirmed a special agent fatally shot a manMore >>
A man killed Wednesday during questioning by the FBI said he and Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev were accomplices in a 2011 slaying. More >>
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.More >>
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.More >>
Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that...More >>
Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that many...More >>
Joining a club can be a smart idea -- as long as doing so doesn't mire you in a costly contract, and you actually put your membership to good use.More >>
Joining a club can be a smart idea -- as long as doing so doesn't mire you in a costly contract, and you actually put your membership to good use.More >>
You may not have observed Kwanzaa before, but this tribute to community pride is a wonderful way to bring your family together in a celebration of African-American family, community, history and culture.More >>
You may not have observed Kwanzaa before, but this tribute to community pride is a wonderful way to bring your family together in a celebration of African-American family, community, history and culture.More >>
Children should be allowed to believe in Santa Claus as long as they want, an expert says.More >>
Children should be allowed to believe in Santa Claus as long as they want, an expert says.More >>
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Baby New Year.
The use of an image of a baby to represent the new year is thought to have originated in Greece around 600 BC. The early Greeks and Egyptians used the baby as a symbol of rebirth.
New Year's Eve Party.
The celebration of the first few minutes of the new year comes from the belief that your luck in the coming year could be affected by your actions and what you eat on the first day of that year. This is why it became common to celebrate the countdown to New Year's Day among family and friends and the traditional kiss at midnight was born.
Party Horns at Midnight.
Historically, people have believed that loud noises could be used to drive away evil spirits. So it became custom to kick off the new year by blowing horns and shouting to drive away bad spirits from the new year.
Making "New Year Resolutions."
This tradition dates back to the early Babylonians. While we typically "turn over a new leaf," this tradition in the past meant to pay up one's debts.
Singing "Auld Lang Syne."
This song is used to ring in the new year in most English-speaking countries. The song is an old Scottish tune believed to be written by Robert Burns in the 1700's. It's name means "the good old days."
The Tournament of Roses Parade.
This event dates back to 1886 when members of the Valley Hunt Club decorated their carriages with flowers to celebrate the ripening of the orange crop in California.
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