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The Meaning Behind the Many Colors of India's Holi Festival — The Meaning Behind the Many Colors of India's Holi Festival

From red to green to indigo, each color provides festival-goers with a sense of beauty, ritual and tradition

These Caves in Bermuda Inspired the '80s TV Show “Fraggle Rock” — These Caves in Bermuda Inspired the '80s TV Show “Fraggle Rock”

When imagining a setting and plot for the children's show, Michael K. Frith looked to Crystal Caves on the island where he grew up

Four New Monuments to Historic Women Coming to NYC — Four New Monuments to Historic Women Coming to NYC

The statues will honor Billie Holiday, Elizabeth Jennings Graham, Helen Rodríguez Trías and Katherine Walker

Twelve Anniversaries and Events Worth Traveling For in 2019 — Twelve Anniversaries and Events Worth Traveling For in 2019

2019 will mark Singapore's bicentennial, the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death and a total solar eclipse in South America

The Best Places to Go Gem Hunting — The Best Places to Go Gem Hunting

From diamonds to emeralds, the United States is full of buried bling

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