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The Legend of Stingy Jack and the Original Jack O' Lantern

October 25th, 2018

Pumpkins have been carved and illuminated for centuries, yet few people know the origins behind the practice. How did we decide to start carving pumpkins, and how did Jack O' Lanterns become a universally-recognized symbol of Halloween? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 84 Comments »

Missouri Politician Calls Feminists "She Devils", Says Women's Place Is in the Home

January 31st, 2018

Courtland Sykes has suddenly found his election bid in peril following a cascade of criticism over a controversial statement he made disparaging the feminist movement and mocking the notion of women’s rights. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 80 Comments »

The Pasta Created to Kill Catholic Priests

July 11th, 2017

Strozzapreti might look innocent enough – on the surface, it’s just another type of Italian pasta. However, this unassuming food has a dark untold history. The medium-sized corkscrew-shaped pasta noodles were created not only for scooping up those last bi Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Christian | 23 Comments »

Nike's Newest Product: The "Pro Hijab"

March 15th, 2017

Nike has announced their latest product line: the Nike Pro Hijab, a female athletic head covering for Muslim athletes. Loosely defined as a headscarf or veil that covers a Muslim woman's head, the hijab is a key symbol of modesty in Islamic culture and express Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 56 Comments »

Islam: A Threat to European Culture?

May 27th, 2016

In case you haven’t been paying attention, there is a war brewing in Europe. Not a war in the traditional sense, but a war of cultures, between Europeans and Muslim immigrants. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 167 Comments »