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Artificial Christmas trees were once made with goose feathers. credit:  Mariana Rascão

What we call the 'Eskimo kiss' - rubbing noses - is called a kunik by the Inuit. It's an expression of affection, usually from an adult to a child.

LOL or lol, an acronym for laugh(ing) out loud, or lots of laughs, is a popular element of Internet slang.

If you happen to be in Venice on New Year's Eve, a very special thing awaits you there.