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Quizzes July 20

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fruit frontiers and star-spangled symbols

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of fruit frontiers, star-spangled symbols — and more.

Travel July 14

Destructive bug infestation threatens historic 1,000-year-old book collection

Restoration experts at Hungary's Pannonhalma Archabbey are fighting to save thousands of historic books from drugstore beetles that have caused an unprecedented infestation.

Travel June 27

Home worth $1.6M with 7,000 books and floor-to-ceiling shelves touted for 'charm and character'

"The Book House" in Columbus, Ohio, offers 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms for 24 guests, as well as 7,000 hardcover books, vintage materials and custom ironwork as a high-end rental property.

Lifestyle June 14

Culture is 'most important thing for human flourishing' and Bible provides the guide, says author

Biblical wisdom reveals how being slow to anger distinguishes good leaders, contrasting honor and victim cultures with the "dignity culture" that God promotes through examples, says the author.

Food-Drink June 9

'Only way' to eat a banana is with knife and fork, etiquette expert insists

A British etiquette specialist with millions of social media followers claims bananas should be eaten with cutlery. But an American expert says it's perfectly acceptable to eat this fruit by hand.

US Faith & Values June 7

Torah's clothing lessons backed by Yale study showing your attire changes how you think

Author Mark Gerson, whose new book is "God Was Right," reveals how the Torah teaches a profound lesson highly relevant to today's keen understanding of "dress for success."

Media June 5

Michelle Obama releasing style book after looks 'constantly dissected' in White House

Michelle Obama announced she's releasing a new beauty book in November to "reclaim" her style and fashion after her looks were "dissected" in White House.

Faith May 24

Why God and the Bible were right about your work schedule all along

The origins of the seven-day week, its biblical roots and the balance between work and rest are shared by author Mark Gerson, who says modern studies support the idea of a productivity ceiling.

Faith May 17

The secrets of a meaningful and lifelong grandparent-grandchild bond

Author Mark Gerson, whose new book is "God Was Right," reveals the important blessing of grandparenthood from the Bible and shares how Jewish families embrace their faith.

Lifestyle Books April 18

Short questions for Dana Perino about her new book

Fox News host Dana Perino authors a new book, "I Wish Someone Had Told Me … The Best Advice for Building a Great Career and a Meaningful Life" — and in this piece, shares some gems.

Archaeology April 13

Experts shocked by ancient King Arthur manuscript found tucked inside book: 'Survived the centuries'

Historians from the University of Cambridge recently unveiled a rare 13th-century document that depicts the stories of King Arthur and Merlin, with its preservation considered a miracle.