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1 day ago · The English word Christmas is a shortened form of 'Christ's Mass'. The word is recorded as Crīstesmæsse in 1038 and Cristes-messe in 1131. Crīst (genitive Crīstes) is from the Greek Χριστός (Khrīstos, 'Christ'), a translation of the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (Māšîaḥ, 'Messiah'), meaning 'anointed'; and mæsse is from the Latin missa, the celebration of the Eucharist.
1 day ago · Imagine this: as you’re camping in the middle of a dark forest, you spot something unusual - a series of twinkling lights that are all in sync with one another, appearing like a string of Christmas lights or an eerie almost-sentient creature flashing out a message. As strange as it might seem, this is the Photinus Carolinus firefly, a type of Synchronous Firefly. Synchronous species of fireflies are rare, so rare that they can only be seen in a handful of places around the world ...
4 days ago · We rounded up the best Westerns on Netflix. These classic cowboy movies (and modern takes on classic cowboy movies) range from 'The Power of the Dog' to 'The Harder They Fall' to 'The Ballad of ...
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4 days ago · Last Gasp. Lennart Verheuvel’s “Last Gasp” captures the tragic final moments of a beached orca. This powerful image won in the “Oceans: The Bigger Picture” category, highlighting the ...
3 days ago · Christmas in the Wild. Featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife, and new festive adventures. LEARN MORE. New Year Celebration. Celebrate the New Year and enjoy family-friendly festivities all day, featuring food, music, a count down every hour, and more! LEARN MORE. ZooBrews.
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5 days ago · From the wild antics to wicked deaths to Phoebe Cates' shocking Santa Claus story, it's an '80s classic that has more bite today. Gremlins is streaming on The Roku Channel and Prime Video.
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5 days ago · Biology. Source: Thespruce.com. The Christmas cactus, also known as Schlumbergera, is a striking and popular houseplant that blooms during the holiday season, adding a touch of festive beauty to any home. But did you know that there is more to this plant than just its vibrant flowers?
