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    How Coronavirus Is Affecting the World’s Endangered Animals

    Humans aren’t the only species we need to worry about right now.



    13 Things You Never Knew About Commencement Speeches

    The word commencement isn’t the only relic from graduation ceremonies of yore. We’ve also kept the caps, the gowns, and,...


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    6 Funny Star Wars Movie Names That Almost Happened

    Star Wars has a history of using fake names as working and shipping titles. From "Foodles" (for real!) to "Blue...


    20 Gorgeous River Photos from Around the World

    Explore these picturesque rivers from around the world through photographs that capture an angle you don't typically get in person.



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    “Toward” or “Towards”: Which Is Correct?

    Does that one little "S" change the meaning? Or do these words in fact mean the same thing?


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    10 of the Strangest Things That Have Fallen from the Sky

    These unnatural forms of precipitation put "it's raining cats and dogs" to shame!

    12 Amazing Asian Americans You Didn’t Learn About in School

    Kick-off Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month by learning about some of their incredible contributions.


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    14 Travel Movies That Will Make You Feel Like You Went There

    With real-life travel at a standstill, get engrossed in films that take you to exotic locales—right from your sofa.


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    21 Moving Photos of Kindness in the Time of Coronavirus

    Tough times can truly bring out the best in people.


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    16 Things We’re All Looking Forward to Once Social Distancing Ends

    Real-people share stories about what they're most looking forward to doing after self-quarantine restrictions finally let up.


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    17 Small Silver Linings to Help You Feel Better About Quarantine

    Even in the darkest times, there's always a silver lining.


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    13 of the Most Bizarre True Stories That Became Documentaries

    Maybe delving into the weird will make your quarantine seem a little less so?


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    70 Words (and Phrases) You’re Probably Using All Wrong

    You won't make these cringeworthy mistakes ever again.



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    Why My Quarantine Birthday Was Actually One of the Best Ever

    I was dreading my quarantine birthday. How would I celebrate my milestone year sans party, cake, and gifts?

    12 of the Most Amazing Space Discoveries of the Last Decade

    We're learning more about our amazing universe with each passing day.


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    Can An Air Purifier Kill Coronavirus Germs in the Air?

    We clear the air on this important topic.


    The New Quarantine Hobby I’m Never Giving Up

    From making stained glass to growing sourdough starter, 14 people share their new passions—and some great ideas to fill your...


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    20 of the Most Surreal Natural Phenomena—Explained

    Why "shooting star" is a misnomer, what a moonbow is, and more strange natural phenomena.


    How Do Viruses Get Their Names?

    Yes, there's a serious scientific process for naming viruses. The name that sticks, though, is a different matter.


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    Here’s What 25 Famous Photos Look Like in Color

    These colorized versions of black and white photographs allow you to look at a piece of history with a different...

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    How 8 Travelers Are Recreating the Spring Break They Were Supposed to Have

    Many folks have figured out creative ways to create beautiful experiences at home.


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    25 Quarantine Quotes That Are Actually Pretty Funny

    Have you finished the whole Netflix yet?


    15 Slang Words You Didn’t Know Were in the Dictionary

    English is an ever-evolving language, so as words make their way into the mainstream, they also make it into the...


    Climate Change vs. Global Warming: What’s the Difference?

    The terms are similar, but they are technically not synonymous.


    13 Words from the First Dictionary That No Longer Exist

    Don't let these obscure words fade away!


    13 Titanic Mysteries That May Never Be Solved

    They said it was "unsinkable." So how could the Titanic have sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic just four...