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    The Nicest Place in Montana: Ronan

    Teachers in this small village won’t let a little thing like a pandemic get in the way of their offbeat...


    The Nicest Place in New Hampshire: Temple

    Even COVID-19 couldn't stop this town from celebrating.


    The Nicest Place in Louisiana: Red Handed Tattoo in Shreveport

    A tattoo-artist turned his shop into a free market for needed supplies during the pandemic.


    The Nicest Place in Indiana: The Doorsteps of Central Indiana

    Families are coaxed out of quarantine for socially distant portraits that capture this moment in our history.


    The Nicest Place in Missouri: Thousand Oaks Subdivision in Parkville

    A community honors the memory of the local pyrotechnic master after tragedy strikes.


    The Nicest Place in Oklahoma: Colefax Hill Neighborhood in Tulsa

    One family turns pandemic lemons into lemonade of kindness.


    The Nicest Place in Maine: The Cedars in Portland

    The pandemic doesn’t care if you have Alzheimer's or dementia. But these students do.


    The Nicest Place in Maryland: Gaithersburg

    Young children lead the way in being the "helpers" during the pandemic.

    The Nicest Place in Ohio: Clintonville Neighborhood in Columbus

    Social distancing couldn't stop the party in this neighborhood.


    The Nicest Place in North Carolina: Dirtbag Ales Brewery in Hope Mills

    You know what helps quarantine pass quickly for troops coming home? Free, local beer.


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    6 Things You Won’t Find in Movie Theaters Anymore

    Headed to the movies? Things are going to look a bit different!


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    8 Hotel Mysteries That Are Still Unsolved

    From murders to disappearances, these unsolved mysteries all have hotels in common.


    15 Most Chilling UFO Sightings Ever Recorded

    If you're a skeptic, these UFO sightings will convince you the truth is out there—and it may not be from...


    10 of the Most Controversial Statues and Monuments Around the World

    Think again before you snap a photo with these iconic monuments.


    75 Mind-Blowing Facts You’ll Think Are Made Up (But Aren’t)

    Polar bears aren't white, strawberries aren't berries, and the Earth isn't round—we'll have you rethinking everything you thought you knew...


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    What Taco Bell Looked Like When It First Opened

    The theme of Taco Bell’s restaurants hasn’t changed too drastically, but their menu sure has.


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    15 Signs You’re Actually Too Polite

    You can take politeness too far—it's time to stop apologizing for everything!

    This Is What Summer Vacation Looked Like Over 50 Years Ago

    Things might have looked a little different, but the days were still long, hot, and filled with summer fun.


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    30 Amazing Facts People Learned When They Were “Today Years Old”

    Admit it—how many of these below facts did you also learn at today years old?


    This Is the Real Difference Between “Due to” and “Because Of”

    If you think you can use "because of" and "due to" interchangeably, watch out: The grammar nerds are coming for...


    The Psychology of How We Learn Prejudice: Are We Natural-Born Racists?

    Writer Chris Mooney was convinced he was unbiased and saw everyone equally—until a simple test proved otherwise. Here's, how we...


    20 Everyday Acts of Racism That Don’t Get Talked About Enough

    Just because you didn’t realize it was happening doesn’t mean that it’s not actually happening.


    The History of the Rainbow Flag and Its Connection to LGBTQ+ Pride

    Brush up on the history of the rainbow flag and how it became a universally recognized symbol for LGBTQ+ pride

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    13 True Stories That Show What Happens When You Don’t Social-Distance

    Before you dismiss the guidelines as silly or unnecessary, read this.


    The Official Nicknames for Residents of Every State

    Think you know what the people living in your state are really called? Find out—and learn the nicknames for the...


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    How Much Longer Will We Need to Wear Masks?

    You might be donning your face mask well into the rest of the year.


    The Coldest (and Warmest) Recorded Temperature in Every U.S. State

    Weather is becoming more erratic in the United States (and everywhere). But historical record highs and lows don't tell the...


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    I Was Isolated for a Year in Antarctica—Here’s What Surprised Me Most When I Came Back

    While you may not have been quite this isolated over the last few months, reentry into life after lockdown...


    The Stories Behind the Most Mysterious Places in the World

    Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious locales have never been solved.