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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Christmas Fun Facts and Trivia

How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Fun Facts and Trivia for Thanksgiving

Canadian Turkeys, carving the lobster and a turkey the size of a dog.

No need to worry about conversation topics around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Let your guests fill up on these Thanksgiving fun facts.

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Fun Facts for New Year's: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia.

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Christmas Fun Facts and Trivia

How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.

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8:52 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Easter Fun Facts: 700 Million Peeps to Be Eaten on Easter

Eat the ears first, save the red jelly beans for the kids and don't forget the Peeps!

Sunday is Easter! Here are some fun facts to celebrate.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Fun Facts for New Year's: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Check out these interesting facts about New Year's Eve.

If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Five Things You Need to Know Today

March 17: Five Things You Need to Know About St. Patrick's Day

From the holiday's roots to the best places in Lemont for an Irish beer, Patch has you covered.

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