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    The 30 Most Beautiful Words in the English Language

    English is a quirky, often confusing language that's been shaped and influenced by many others. As such, it has a...


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    Southern Belle Etiquette We Should Bring Back

    Hoop skirts may have gone out of style but these classic good manners haven't!


    Dog Obedience Training: How to Find the Best Training School

    Whether you want to teach your new puppy basic manners or your rescue dog needs some refresher training, here's what...


    Is the Distance from the Earth to the Sun Always the Same?

    The answer isn't as straightforward as you might think.


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    White House Christmas Ornaments Through the Years

    Here's the history behind every official White House Christmas ornament ever made.


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    Diesel vs. Gasoline: What’s the Difference?

    Increase your IQ at the pump—and make sure you're choosing the right fuel for your car.


    How Many Types of Monkeys Are There in the World?

    We're not monkeying around: Find out all the fascinating facts about these incredible animals.


    Can You Find the Missing Number in This Puzzle?

    Get ready to use your math skills.

    Why Do Americans Say “Zee” but the British Say “Zed”?

    Here's the history of how we say the letter "Z," and why.


    Pecan Pronunciation: Is It PEE-can or Puh-KAHN?

    People go *nuts* over this debate.


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    Answers to 13 of Your Most Pressing Questions on Modern Etiquette

    Need advice on the newest etiquette rules? We’d like to cordially offer you answers.


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    The 13 Presidents with the Highest IQ Scores

    It takes a lot of brainpower to run a country—see how the top presidents stack up!


    12 Lost Home Ec Skills Everyone Still Needs

    Not everything can or should be outsourced! Here are the basic home ec skills everyone needs to learn.


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    14 Signs Your Car Is About to Die

    Maybe you love your old car—or the fact that it is paid off. Either way, there comes a point when...



    How Do You Pronounce Acai, Anyway?

    How to pronounce acai lesson one: take a deep breath. We'll get smoothie bowls, and through this, together.


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    15 Etiquette Rules That Changed in the Last Decade

    You don't need us to tell you that things have changed a lot over the past ten years. From technology...

    Where Are They Now? Miss America Winners from the Past 15 Years

    Perfect your pageant wave for this Miss America update.


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    Can You Guess the Movies That Made These Quotes Famous?

    Calling all movie buffs! Prepare to put your knowledge to the test.


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    13 Dinner Etiquette Rules Everyone in the White House Must Follow

    Ever dreamed of attending a dinner at the White House? Here are some rules you should follow should you ever...


    30 Slang Words We Love from 2022

    This article was vetted by no less than eight Gen Zers and six Millennials.


    13 Human Rights That Still Aren’t Universal—But Should Be

    We still have a ways to go when it comes to protecting basic human rights around the globe.


    Here’s Why We Call Them “White Lies”

    People might argue about what counts as a "white lie," but where the phrase comes from is clear.

    One Teacher’s Brilliant Strategy to Stop Future School Shootings

    Here's how one schoolteacher takes time each week to identify and look out for the lonely kids.


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    What Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type Really Means

    Unlike most personality tests you see on the internet, this test will help you find your biggest strengths and weaknesses...


    Here’s Why You Can Sometimes See the Moon During the Day

    Is being the brightest object in the night sky not enough for it?!


    25 Words That Don’t Mean What You Think They Do

    Have you ever heard someone say, "I was literally scared to death?" That's impossible because the dead can't talk. Even...


    12 Grammar Rules That Changed in the Last Decade

    Go ahead and split that infinitive! Here are the grammar rules that have changed in the past ten years.


    22 Slang Words That We Can’t Stand

    TBH, this Gucci list is dank AF, k? (If you can say that out loud with a straight face you...