Christmas in July seems like a Hallmark Channel invention. But it actually has its roots in a pretty surprising source.

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Discover the most-searched summer book genres in every U.S. state, from gripping fiction to heartfelt romance.

A coiled-up garden hose sits in your backyard. You reason it’s basically tap water, so you consider taking a few gulps.

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