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9 Gross Everyday Habits You Have to Stop Doing in Public
Rule of thumb: Removing anything from your body that has your DNA on it should be done in private.
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10 Common Hand Gestures That Are Rude in Other Countries
Just as slang words, table manners, and other common customs vary greatly from nation to nation, so do rude gestures....
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14 Coolest World Records Ever Set by Kids
If you've ever wanted to be famous, check out these kids: They set or broke Guinness World Records—and you won't...
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20 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Barbie
Barbie's immodest beginnings, her presidential ambitions, her impossible proportions, and more.
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30 Women Pioneers Who Changed the World
Whether they are already household names or a hidden figure deserving of more recognition (and an uplifting biopic), the following...
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Can You Pass This Quiz of 4th Grade Spelling Words?
How many can you get right? No peeking at a dictionary for this surprisingly tricky 4th grade spelling words quiz.
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10 Words That Mean Very Different Things in England and America
We might be speaking the same language, but some words get a new meaning across the pond.
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Why Do Some People Hate Receiving Compliments?
If compliments—and your responses to them—make you cringe, here’s what you can do to make things a lot less awkward.
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16 Incredible Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class
From mathematicians to athletes to entrepreneurs, here are the empowering stories of women you may not know about, but definitely...
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25 Retailers That Will Give You the Most Money for Your Old Stuff
Instead of tossing those unwanted items, here's how you can get a nice chunk of change for them.
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What Those Plastic Recycling Numbers and Symbols Really Mean
Recycling can be confusing enough as it is. To help, here's what those little numbers in recycling symbols actually mean.
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12 Brilliant Products Made from Recycled Ocean Plastics
From clothing and accessories to furniture and household goods, choosing recycled ocean plastic products is a step in the right...
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What the Height of Fashion Looked Like 100 Years Ago
For fancy flappers, short skirts, bobbed hair, and fur stoles were the bee's knees.
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The Secret These Chess Champions Use to Win Isn’t Skill—It’s Physical Workouts
To stay on top of their 
mental game, the world’s best chess players do serious workouts—physical ones.
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Why You Shouldn’t Start a Sentence with Any of These 10 Phrases
Don't undermine your message, or your relationships, with these instant conversation-killers.
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True Stories Behind 23 of the Most Iconic Photos in American History
From heartbreak to joy and everything in between, each of these iconic photos tell a truly American story.
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12 Surprisingly Offensive Words You Need to Stop Saying
Stop saying these ASAP!
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How Many Squares Do You See in This Puzzle?
How many squares do you see? Hint: There are way more than meets the eye!
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6 Romantic Words with No English Equivalent
Sometimes love defies language. Other times, just English.
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The History of 12 Popular Mardi Gras Traditions
The details aren't random. Every bit of this legendary celebration has a story.
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45 Secret Quirks of all 45 U.S. Presidents
Even presidents have their secrets.
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Why Mardi Gras Float Riders Have to Wear Masks
There's a reason Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." It's a larger-than-life party...
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Why Are the Mardi Gras Colors Purple, Gold, and Green?
If you want to unearth the history of the origins of Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start.
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13 Things You Should Never Do at the Airport
You may know not to wave around a firearm or joke about having a bomb in your carry-on. But it's...
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The Real Reason Escalator Stairs Have Grooves
No, they’re not just for decoration.
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Are You Allowed to Give Flight Attendants Gifts?
Giving flight attendants gifts is a great way to show your appreciation—but make sure you know what you can give...
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11 Grammar Mistakes Editors Hate the Most
You're grammar, its "alright"! Ugh! Get ready for the grammar pet peeves that annoy editors the most. Are you a...
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14 Road Trip Etiquette Rules Most People Ignore—But Shouldn’t
Road tripping promises adventure on the open road, and the only thing standing between you and a good time is...