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In the frigid days of winter almost nothing tastes as delicious as a cup of hot chocolate.As early as 500 BC, the Mayans drank chocolate made from ground-up cocoa seeds mixed with water, cornmeal and chili peppers...a much different version...
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In many parts of the world, on February 14th, flowers, gifts and chocolates will be exchanged as part of the Valentine's Day celebration. However, the story of why we celebrate this day is a bit of a mystery. The day...
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When I was much younger, I believed that being popular and having dozens of friends was one of the keys to happiness. I remember that in high school it was usually the cheerleaders and girlfriends of the football players that...
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February 2nd is Groundhog Day in Canada and the United States. It is the one time of the year that a rodent becomes a respected meteorologist and predicts the continuation or the conclusion of winter. The event is widely televised...
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Identical twins often struggle to maintain their own separate identities while acknowledging that to the world they are viewed as part of a “matched set”. Often their parents dress them alike and are proud that no one can tell which...
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