Over centuries, some of the world’s most recognizable symbols have completely lost their original meanings—or have been reinterpreted through modern lenses. From sacred icons to political emblems, ...

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Forget the fruitcake: Candy canes are a much more popular, and yummier, holiday treat. But why are these confectionery canes Christmas symbols? Here’s a bit of Christmas trivia you probably didn’t ...

People who identify as non-binary reject the concept of gender as, well, binary. For non-binary people, the world isn’t divided into just male or female. Instead, they view gender as a spectrum in ...