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    Why Are Lollipop Sticks Hollow? This Is the Answer

    It has to do with keeping the candy stable—and another very helpful safety feature.


    If You See a Hole In a Pen Cap, This Is What It Means

    Find out why there's a little hole in your pen cap and how it helps both you and your pen.


    How Exactly Are Hurricane Names Chosen?

    Nope, it's not random—they are decided years in advance. Learn how hurricanes are named, and who gets to name them.


    Can You Solve the “If I Had 4 Eggs” Egg Riddle?

    Can you solve this viral egg riddle?


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    3 Things You Won’t See in Costco Anymore

    As the COVID-19 pandemic eases in the U.S., some stores are starting to ease restrictions—and Costco is no exception. But...


    Can You Spot the Difference in These 20 Pictures?

    Get your eyes ready—these spot-the-difference puzzles are pretty tricky


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    20 Printable Sudoku Puzzles to Test Your Smarts

    These printable sudoku puzzles are four different levels of difficulty. You want to start with the easy ones, but if...


    10 of the Best 2-Player Card Games

    Grab your favorite person, shuffle, deal, and compete!

    Someone’s Mother Has Four Sons: Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

    It's the riddle everyone wants to know the answer to, but can YOU solve it?


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    101 Riddles for Adults That Will Test Your Smarts

    You'll have to stretch your brain to figure out some of these easy, funny and hard riddles for adults


    48 Best Bible Riddles You’ll Have Fun Solving

    See how well those Sunday school lessons paid off with these entertaining Bible riddles


    Mr. Smith Had 4 Daughters: Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

    "Mr. Smith had four daughters" is a viral Facebook riddle that has everyone stumped. Check out the detailed answer here!


    What Black Lives Matter Means: The History of the Movement

    What is the true meaning of Black Lives Matter? Many are still muddling the powerful message of the global movement.


    How Well Do You Know the Flags of the World?

    Do you know your tricolor from your Trinidad and Tobago? With nearly 300 country flags to choose from,...


    22 Things You Never Knew About Arlington National Cemetery

    Arlington National Cemetery honors those who have fought for our country’s freedom and is also steeped in a treasure trove...


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    Guns in America: 16 Charts You Need to See

    While it’s clear that America has a gun violence problem, these staggering statistics shed new light on just how pervasive...


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    How Many Signatures Are on the Declaration of Independence?

    This document contains the signatures of John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. So exactly how many signatures are there—and...

    When Is Pride Month, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

    When is Pride Month, exactly? Here’s everything to know.


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    The Declaration of Independence vs. The Constitution: What’s the Difference?

    It's a common mistake to confuse the Declaration of Independence vs. Constitution—but there are important differences


    I’m a Black American—Here’s Why I’m Not Celebrating the 4th of July

    The ugly truths hidden within the fabric of America's legacy are why I'm not celebrating the 4th of July—and never...


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    50 Rarely Seen Photos from Over 100 Years Ago

    Times have definitely changed, as these historical photos from 100 years ago show.


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    12 Declaration of Independence Facts Every American Should Know

    Americans learn about the document in school, but there are some lesser-known facts about the Declaration of Independence that are...


    The Meaning Behind 32 LGBTQ Flags for Pride Month and Beyond

    What to know about the colors, symbolism and history of LGBTQ flags

    The 23 Hardest Winning Words from the National Spelling Bee

    The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been a (mostly) yearly tradition since the 1920s. How would you fare trying to...


    6 Ways to Be an LGBTQ Ally

    Being an ally to an LGBTQ friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or the population as a whole goes beyond acceptance.


    What Does LGBTQ Stand For?

    LGBTQ is more than just a time-saving abbreviation. Here's the true LGBTQ meaning.


    What Exactly Is White Privilege?

    Understanding the inherent privileges of being White in America isn't about guilt or fingerpointing. Rather it's the essential work that...


    17 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for 2024

    Looking for a gift you can feel good about? These sustainable products can help the planet—and create an eco-conscious domino...


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    60 Patriotic 4th of July Trivia Questions to Test Your Red, White and Blue IQ

    Impress those history buffs by breaking out this 4th of July trivia at the Independence Day barbecue