Learn about the history of birthday celebrations, from ancient Roman traditions to Greek customs involving candles. Discover interesting facts such as September being the most common birth month in the US and how birthdays are celebrated differently and a person's age can be counted differently in places like Vietnam based on Tet, the Lunar New Year. Learn about elements of cotemporary birthday celebrations like the famous "Happy Birthday to You" song. Get a practical tip for creating a personalized gift and explore the meaning of "Gerascophobia," the fear of aging. Plus, test your knowledge with a "Fact or Fiction" segment checking the math behind the birthday paradox.

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