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Writing a novel is no simple task, even for seasoned writers. In fact, many people fail to realize their favorite author took many years of fear and failure before completing their famous work of art. In this post, we’ll explain exactly what NaNoWriMo is and why it’s the perfect holiday to celebrate with your child.

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Whether or not you believe he was holy or a heretic, we know this to be true – Martin Luther is considered to be one of the most influential Christians of all time. After all, the nailing of his 95 Theses to the Wittenberg church doors on October 31, 1517, sparked the Protestant Reformation!

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The depression era was a time of frugality and creativity. You might be wondering what parents during that era fed their families while staying on a tight budget. Indeed, maybe you’re looking to take their advice for yourself to save some money! The most popular depression-era meal was chipped beef on toast!

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Long before there were G.I. Joes and Barbies, children made their own dolls constructed out of corn husks. These dried corn husk dolls were created by Native Americans and later adopted by European settlers – with many kids around the world still playing with them!

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The White House is an architectural masterpiece that has been the home of every president – except for the one who constructed it! On October 13, 1792, George Washington laid the White House cornerstone.

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