Come for the presents. Stay for the baggage.

The term "mumbo jumbo" dates back centuries and traces its roots to West Africa. It is widely believed to come from the Mandinka people who make... EDITOR'S NOTE: Here at Code Switch, we take a look ...

One set will tell you it is trial by fire; and that you are rendered virtuous as the embers selectively sear away your sins. If you are pure by default, the fire cannot harm you. Rationalists, though, ...

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