The Real History of Passover
by Sam Blum from Lifehacker on (#5G1BZ)

Passover, like many other Jewish holidays, remains mysterious for people who don't practice the Jewish faith. Perhaps you're loosely familiar with some of its more notable identifiers-namely, gastronomic delicacies like matzah, beef brisket, and matzo ball soup-but the story of Passover bears lessons that transcend...