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    20 States Where Women Could Vote Before 1920

    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed American women the right to vote. But women...


    13 Things Women Weren’t Allowed to Do 100+ Years Ago

    America was a very different place for women not that long ago. Here are some now-common things women weren't allowed...


    15 Signs You May Have a Love Addiction

    The idea of being addicted to love, an emotion we all feel and want others to feel for us, may...


    Opening Umbrellas Inside: Why Is It Considered Bad Luck?

    It is because if you do it in my presence and expose me to your secondhand bad luck we are...


    12 of the Craziest Things Ever Found During Home Inspections

    Home inspectors, real estate professionals, estate-sale professionals, and undertakers all have one thing in common: They know your secrets—the ones...


    Why Are the Academy Awards Also Called the Oscars?

    Break out this interesting bit of trivia at your next Oscar party.


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    The Unspoken Etiquette Rules of Reclining Your Airplane Seat

    How you recline makes all the difference.


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    25 Things Even Polite People Don’t Apologize For

    Use your sick days unapologetically: Getting sick isn't a failure, it's a fact of life.


    What’s Your Grammy IQ?

    How much do you know about the biggest night in music? Test your Grammy knowledge and discover a few fun...


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    What Presidents’ Handwriting Reveals About Them

    You can tell a lot about a person based on how they write.


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    Should Schools Bring Back Cursive Handwriting?

    A variety of educators and politicians across the country are pushing back against the death of cursive, resurrecting the rite...


    Chinese Dragons: Why They’re So Important in Chinese Culture

    The Chinese dragon is more than just a lucky symbol!


    These Are 13 of the Most Frequently Used Idioms in the English Language

    The cat's out of the bag! Here are the most common idioms under the sun.


    What Would Happen If the World’s Natural Resources Ran Out?

    It's easy to take things like oxygen, water, and fuel for granted, but many of these precious resources are not...


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    10 Historical Accidents That Changed History

    Altering the course of human events takes a grand 
idea and careful execution—most of the time. 
But at these fateful...


    13 Facts You Never Knew about Human Tears

    These facts about tears are pretty eye-opening.

    Compliment vs. Complement: What’s the Difference?

    Pay someone a compliment—or is it complement? Here's how to tell the difference and never make that mistake again.


    26 Old-Time Compliments We Wish Would Come Back

    If modern adulations just aren't getting you anywhere, try one of these colorful compliments of yesteryear.


    12 Examples of Handwriting So Perfect It Could Be a Font

    Browse through these stunning examples of penmanship that's so lovely you wish it could be a font.


    How Many Words Are There in the English Language?

    Of course, it's impossible to provide an exact number of words in English, since new words are being added to...


    Only English Majors Will Know These 26 Words from the Thesaurus

    How many of these lesser-known words from the thesaurus can you use in a sentence?


    14 Jeopardy! Questions Even Champions Got Wrong

    We curated a list of 14 questions that the champs got wrong. Test your knowledge and see how you stack...

    Jigsaw Puzzle Strategy to Solve Puzzles Fast, According to Pros

    Whether your puzzle of choice is 300 or 3,000 pieces, take advice from these jigsaw puzzle strategy experts who know...


    21 Winnie the Pooh Quotes That Will Tug at Your Heartstrings

    The classic A.A. Milne series has some surprisingly meaningful thoughts for children's books. Share these quotes with someone you love.


    How to Have Neat Handwriting

    Improve your penmanship with these simple tips from a handwriting expert and professional calligrapher.


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    If Latin Is a “Dead” Language, Why Is It Still Taught in Schools?

    Latin might be a "dead" language, but it still has a lot of living potential.


    Are Puzzles Good for Your Brain? 7 Top Cognitive Benefits

    With the help of experts, we piece together how puzzles may benefit your brain


    50 Words You Think Are Synonyms but Aren’t

    Just because the thesaurus lists two words as synonyms doesn't mean that you can simply slot one in for the...