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Who was the first First Lady to be called “First Lady”? What were they called before that?

From Martha Washington through Julia Grant, presidential wives did not…

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Why do we eat popcorn in movie theaters?

Calvin (of Calvin & Hobbes fame) once proclaimed, “It’s not…

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Sun Halos, Sun Dogs, and Pillars – Photos by Kelly K.

Sun dogs, light pillars, and other kinds of halos seen…

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Famous Everyday Inventions From Minnesotans

You might be surprised at how many everyday things were…

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Movie Trivia – Miracle on 34th Street

In what month was the famous Christmas movie “Miracle on…

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Where did the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originate?

Mistletoe has long been associated with peace. However, no one…

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Minnesota In Famous Television Shows That We Love

Minnesotans have lent their state and cultural personality to a…

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