In the news for the week ending November 16, 2018, are Spam, Oprah’s favorites, a nonagenarian mouse, Spam, tea that isn’t tea, stuffing that is stuffing, Spam, and more.
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Seriously Good Films to Watch Over Thanksgiving
Noted film critic Bill Newcott, creator of AARP’s “Movies for Grownups,” offers his picks for favorite films. From the November/December 2018 issue.
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How to Become an Environmental Megastar at 86
This eager volunteer traded business suits for hiking boots to help scientists study the Earth.
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In a Word: A Tale of Two Turkeys
Have you ever wondered how a large North American bird and a Middle Eastern country ended up with the same name?
Mary Roberts Rinehart’s ‘Writing Is Work’
Even in the midst of unqualified success, American mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart’s career was fraught with pressure and self-doubt. Originally published March 11, 1939.
Thanksgiving
More on ThanksgivingThe Invention of Thanksgiving
Yes, there was a communal meal, but the Pilgrims’ table looked nothing like the holiday dinner we serve today.
The Year of Two Thanksgivings
With all the concerns about Christmas — or at least Christmas shopping — intruding on Thanksgiving, maybe it’s time to keep Thanksgiving in its traditional pre-1939 place.
Thanksgiving Safety for Your Pets
The best way to say “thank you” to your four-legged friends is to follow these helpful tips.
The True Spirit of Thanksgiving
A 1948 Post article questions what we know about the holiday that started as a three-day picnic and Pilgrim sporting event.
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