Reindeer comes from the Old Norse word hreindyri, which combines hreinn (the Old Norse name for the animal) and dyr (“deer”).

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The latest ‘Knives Out’ film is now playing in select theaters. Here are the five mystery books that clearly inspired writer-director Rian Johnson.

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The tradition of decorating evergreen trees at Christmastime first emerged in Europe in the Middle Ages. From there, it was ...

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Pennies are by far the most common coins to leave on a gravestone, but they are not the only ones. Over time, the military ...