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SpongeBob SquarePants and the Seven Deadly Sins

We tend to think of children’s television as safe a place for our kids, a bastion of innocence in a sometimes scary world. And what could be sweeter than a neon-yellow anthropomorphic sponge? So it might surprise you to learn that many people believe the characters of SpongeBob SquarePants are based on the less sunny aspects of humanity.Sound skeptical? Well it’s true!

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Dreidel Game for Kids

Perhaps the best-known Jewish toy, the dreidel–a spinning top traditionally made of wood–has a place in the homes of Jewish children around the world. Most often played for chocolate coins called “gelt,” or M&Ms for those whose sweet tooth overrules concern for historical accuracy, the dreidel reminds Jews of the Hanukkah story’s miracle of the oil.

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Gifts From The Zuckerberg Baby

As most people now know, 31-year-old Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently became a first time father. His wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, gave birth to a daughter named Max in early December. Great news from a very happy, very wealthy, young couple. For many people, the bigger news is that Zuckerberg is now taking two months’…

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Kraft Recalls 2 Million Pounds of Turkey Bacon

Before you fry up that turkey bacon, please keep reading! Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling over 2 million pounds of turkey bacon because it may spoil before it's 'best-by date.' The company received reports of illness related to eating the bacon. Kraft says approximately 2 million pounds of bacon produced between May 31st and…