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11 More Descriptive Words For Holiday Objects

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Because “eggnog” just ain’t cuttin’ it.

Candy cane:

Candy cane:

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Eggnog:

Eggnog:

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Santa:

Santa:

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Ornaments:

Ornaments:

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Very Important PSA: BuzzFeed Has A Newsletter About Cats

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It’s called “This Week in Cats.” What else would it be called?

If you’ve clicked into this post, you are probably the kind of person who cares about cats.

If you’ve clicked into this post, you are probably the kind of person who cares about cats.

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And as a cat person, you might be interested in knowing that BuzzFeed has a weekly newsletter that is 100% ABOUT CATS.

And as a cat person, you might be interested in knowing that BuzzFeed has a weekly newsletter that is 100% ABOUT CATS.

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(We know. Sit down if you need to.)

(We know. Sit down if you need to.)

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If you sign up for "This Week in Cats," you'll get all the latest cat news in your inbox every Friday. Just this week, for example, this cat pushed a small cart.

If you sign up for "This Week in Cats," you'll get all the latest cat news in your inbox every Friday. Just this week, for example, this cat pushed a small cart.

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9 Animals That Get Drunk Or High

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You’re not an alcoholic compared to the tree shrew. These little guys drink alcohol two hours a night, every night, all year long.

Bohemian waxwing birds get so drunk they have to go to rehab.

Bohemian waxwing birds get so drunk they have to go to rehab.

It's not just humans that indulge during the holiday season. Bohemian waxwing birds, native to the northern parts of North America and Eurasia, love to feast on berries from rowan trees, which ferment when the weather gets cooler, making alcohol.

Most birds just get a little buzzed. But others don't know when to stop. Some are even "drunk flyers," which can unfortunately mean fatal crashes with buildings – according to National Geographic, two such collisions were recorded this year.

This fall, several birds became so intoxicated that they had to be admitted to the animal healthcare unit in Yukon, Canada to sober up. Those that weren't able to recover, however, had to go to...yes...rehab, at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.

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Bats can handle their alcohol.

Bats can handle their alcohol.

Just like birds, bats get drunk off fermented fruit. But unlike Bohemian waxwings, bats in Central and South America are able to handle their alcohol. According to a 2009 study in Belize published by PLOS One, the highest blood alcohol content (BAC) that was tested in the bats was 0.3%. To put this in perspective, it's illegal to drive in the United States with a BAC of more than .08%.

In the study, the bats were able to successfully fly through obstacle courses, using echolocation. But, this is only true for Central/South American bats. In a study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, Egyptian fruit bats had higher cases of collisions than their American counterparts.

Biologist Brock Fenton told National Geographic that the American bats' extremely high tolerance probably evolved as it allowed them to consume fruits that other animals weren't able to eat.

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Tree shrews drink "beer" every night, because of evolution.

Tree shrews drink "beer" every night, because of evolution.

The pen-tailed tree shrew hits the "bars" of the rainforest every night in their native Malaysia, according to a 2008 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Their poison of choice? Fermented palm nectar, which has an alcohol strength similar to beer. They spend about two hours per night – every night – boozing it up. Remarkably, they don't get inebriated, despite their small stature.

Robert Dudley, physiologist at the University of California, Berkeley told National Geographic that there may be some "positive effects" to alcohol consumption, like protection against cardiovascular risk and more food intake due to the "munchies."

Although the shrews can metabolize alcohol much better than their human counterparts, they are theorized to be very similar to the common ancestor of all primates, including humans, which existed more than 55 million years ago, according to a 2005 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Keep in mind, humans only figured out how to brew beer about 9,000 years ago. But this study implies that we could have been boozing it up since the beginning of time. Dudley suggests that our ancestors may have inherited this desire to drink alcohol in order to keep our calories up.

So, beer saves lives. And possibly all of humanity.

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Vervet monkeys steal cocktails from humans.

Vervet monkeys steal cocktails from humans.

Vervet monkeys in the Caribbean began their addiction to alcohol 300 years ago when they discovered fermented sugar cane during the height of the plantation era. They developed such a liking to ethanol, that 1 in 5 monkeys prefer drinking alcohol over water, according to a 1993 study published by Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 46.

Much like humans, the study discovered that teenage monkeys consume much more alcohol than adults. Lead co-author Jorge Juarez tells the BBC that adults drink less in an effort to be more "alert" and "responsible."

About 5% of the population are alcoholics. Some monkeys even dare to steal beverages from innocent humans at beach bars.

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17 Cats Who Are Going To Eat All Of Santa's Cookies

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Let’s be real, cookies are the best part of Christmas.

"IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR."

"IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR."

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"Heh, just wanted to spend some ~quality~ time with the fam in the kitchen...nothing suspicious going on here."

"Heh, just wanted to spend some ~quality~ time with the fam in the kitchen...nothing suspicious going on here."

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"MAY AS WELL CUT THE PIE WHILE I WAIT FOR THE COOKIES TO COME OUT."

"MAY AS WELL CUT THE PIE WHILE I WAIT FOR THE COOKIES TO COME OUT."

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"I promise to guard these chocolate chippers with all nine of my lives."

"I promise to guard these chocolate chippers with all nine of my lives."

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25 Other Indians Who Also Deserve A Bharat Ratna

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For their indispensable contributions to our unique society and culture.

It was just announced that this year's Bharat Ratna – India's highest civilian award – will be awarded to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malaviya (1861-1946). The award is handed out "in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order" and in "any field of human endeavour". So, in short, it's an award given out by our Prime Minister and government to recognize and encourage general awesomeness.

Well. While Vajpayee and Malaviya are both worthy recipients and we give them our heartiest congrats, we thought of a few people who could use a shout-out for their awesomeness and contributions to life in India, too.

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1. Your office chai walla who somehow makes the best chai in the world, day after day, without fail.

2. The cigarette dude down your street who has hundreds of customers and still remembers what each of them smoke.

3. Anyone who home-delivers alcohol on dry days. (Shout-out to Deepak.)

4. Every rickshaw walla who actually agrees to give you a ride.

5. Every bus conductor who breaks your 500 and gives you exact change.

6. The bartender at your favourite haunt who always makes your drinks extra strong.

7. The waiter at your go-to restaurant who always finds you a table, no matter how crowded.

8. That one teacher who always postponed tests when you asked nicely.

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17 Cats Who Are Secretly The Grinch


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Unusual Facts About Diet Coke

17 Kittens Who Understand Your Exhaustion After Eating A Holiday Meal

21 Mac 'N' Cheeses That Are Better Than A Boyfriend

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True love makes you feel all gooey inside.

Roasted Poblano Mac 'N' Cheese

Roasted Poblano Mac 'N' Cheese

Take your mac like you take your man: spicy and topped with golden brown panko crumbs. Recipe here.

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Stovetop Avocado Mac 'N' Cheese

Stovetop Avocado Mac 'N' Cheese

Picture the sound the spoon makes while stirring this. YUM. Recipe here.

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Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese

Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese

You can have this mac and cheese AND still be available for Idris Elba. Recipe here.

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15 Dirty Christmas Jokes Guaranteed To Put You On The Naughty List

Seniors Who Never Lost Their Inner Child

21 Ways Your Favorite Superheroes Are Celebrating Christmas

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Avengers assemble — that tree! Looking back memorable holiday-themed comic book covers.

Testing Wolverine's patience for this holiday shit.

Testing Wolverine's patience for this holiday shit.

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S.H.I.E.L.D. fought the deadly organization O.R.N.A.M.E.N.T.S.

S.H.I.E.L.D. fought the deadly organization O.R.N.A.M.E.N.T.S.

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Flash can't decide if fighting gun-toting Santas or deciding to spend the holidays in Boca was a worse decision.

Flash can't decide if fighting gun-toting Santas or deciding to spend the holidays in Boca was a worse decision.

DC Comics

Decorating the tree with THEMSELVES, like, is this a new thing that youths are doing?

Decorating the tree with THEMSELVES, like, is this a new thing that youths are doing?

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26 Things All Greeks Do During Christmas

The Twelve Beards Of Christmas

WikiLeaks Just Had The Most Depressing Christmas Ever

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‘Tis the season for declassified torture reports!

'Twas the night of Christmas, and all around the world little boys and girls were settling down after a day of presents and eating and unbridled joy.

'Twas the night of Christmas, and all around the world little boys and girls were settling down after a day of presents and eating and unbridled joy.

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25 Of The Most Beautiful Literary Quotes About Christmas

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These 25 quotes from writers prove it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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1. "The rooms were very still while the pages were softly turned and the winter sunshine crept in to touch the bright heads and serious faces with a Christmas greeting."
–Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

2. "Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart...filled it, too, with melody that would last forever."
–Bess Streeter Aldrich, Song of Years

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Every Year, This Photographer Turns His Dog Into Other Animals For An Adorable Holiday Card

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Raggle the terrier will be your favorite Christmas pooch.

Here's this year's card, with Raggle as a mouse.

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"Usually I start thinking when relaxing on summer holiday but never form a complete idea until around November when the pressure is on," Thorpe said.


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