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Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin, together with Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates, is hosting a Passover Seder on Saturday, April 12. This seder is part of Passover Across America, ...

Many myths have formed around Houdini over the years. One story was popularized by director and actor Orson Welles. In audience with the tsar in Russia, Welles recounted, Houdini made the bells of ...

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In reality, different jurisdictions have their own ... 4/20 helps separate fact from fiction and highlights how cultural traditions can morph over time. By debunking these myths, we can better ...

Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — ...