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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!
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Can You Find the Missing Number in This Puzzle?
Get ready to use your math skills.
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Why Do Americans Say “Zee” but the British Say “Zed”?
Here's the history of how we say the letter "Z," and why.
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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!
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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...
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If You Can Solve the Secret Word In This Logic Puzzle, You Might Be a Genius
It has officially stumped the Internet!
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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...
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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...
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30 Slang Words We Love from 2022
This article was vetted by no less than eight Gen Zers and six Millennials.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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?!
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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...
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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.
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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...