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15 of the Cutest Baby Animals Born During the Pandemic
This is the type of news the world needs right now.
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12 Things You Won’t Be Seeing in Grocery Stores Anymore
Coronavirus has changed not only the way we shop, but what we'll be able to shop for, as well.
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25 Brain Teasers for Kids That Will Beat Boredom
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Here’s Why Elevators Have Those Small Holes
Ever wondered about the little hole in the elevator door? Us, too.
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8 Warning Signs a Reopened Hair Salon Isn’t Safe to Visit
Heading back for your first trim since the pandemic began? Here's how to tell if your salon makes the cut...
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12 Snapple Cap “Facts” That Are Actually False
Some Snapple facts are pretty mind-blowing, so mind-blowing, in fact, that they don’t seem true.
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12 Grammatical Errors Even Smart People Make
You may think you’re a stickler for all things grammar-related, but don’t be surprised if you realize you’re guilty of...
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How to Improve Your Vocabulary and Sound Instantly Smarter
The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands. Try these tricks to make sure yours stacks up.
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7 Inventors Who Regretted Their Inventions
What do Labradoodles, Mother’s Day, and emoticons have in common? Their creators rue the day they thought them up.
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This Is Why Washington, D.C. Isn’t a State
It's closer to statehood than ever—but why wasn't it a state in the first place?
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This Is the Most Termite-Infested City in America
This city has an especially hard time keeping these insects out.
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10 Lesser-Known Traditions of the British Monarchy
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Everybody makes mistakes, but some are more high stakes than others. The next time you goof up, remember it can...
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Can You Pass This High School English Quiz?
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What Does .com Stand for?
This sequence of four characters probably appears at the top of your computer screen several times a day. But do...
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Black or African American: Which Term You Should Be Using
The answer may be less important than the question itself.
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Please Stop Asking People of Color Where They’re From
This seemingly innocent question has racist overtones.
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This Could Be Why You Don’t See PlayPlaces in McDonald’s Anymore
The McDonald's venture into restaurant-adjacent playgrounds experienced a heyday from the 1970s to the '90s. Their history is rich, there...
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17 Face Masks with a Sense of Humor
These face masks will have you cracking up (even during a pandemic!).
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Why Do We “Say Cheese” When Taking Pictures?
“Say papaya!” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
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Some subjects—like geometry and biology—will always make it onto a school's curriculum in almost the exact same way. But others—like...
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A Body Language Expert Analyzes 13 Iconic Photos of Prince Charles and Princess Diana
Find out what signals the doomed royal couple were secretly sending for years.
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The Best U.S. Hotels and Resorts for Social Distancing
The ideal way to vacation and social distance at the same time this summer? Book a hotel that offers private...
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12 Things You Shouldn’t Do at Reopened Retail Stores
We know you want to get back to your beloved retail stores, but make sure you take the proper precautions...
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Here’s What to Expect at Reopened Dentist Offices
Have a dentist appointment coming up? You’ll likely encounter these post-pandemic changes during your visit.
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When COVID-19 stranded foreign students in America, a local farm made sure they felt like they were home.