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7 Ways That Your Kid Is a Brat—And How Calm Parents Deal With It
Even the most angelic of kids can sometimes be a brat. Here, from the book 'Your Kid's a Brat and...
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21 Everyday Phrases You’d Never Believe Were Invented By Shakespeare
You don't have to walk around proclaiming "to be or not to be," to bring Shakespeare into everyday conversation. Here's...
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9 Weird Ways Pencils Changed the World
Why pencils are yellow, who drank graphite-infused wine, Hemingway's pointy little secret to great writing, and more.
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11 Early Reading Habits That Make Young Kids Love Books
How parents read to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can have a huge impact on how much they love reading and...
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27 Classic Children’s Book Quotes Every Adult Needs To Hear
"All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it."
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Unusual Facts About Dr. Seuss to Celebrate His Birthday
Celebrate the great Dr. Seuss with these surprising numbers that tell the unusual tale of his remarkable life and influence.
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This Is 40: Bizarre Factoids About the Number 40 You Never Knew
Science, religion, and literature all agree—you can always count on 40.
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19 Things You Never Knew About Harper Lee and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Curious about the famously mysterious author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and the forthcoming book 'Go Set a Watchman'? Here,...
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5 Geniuses with Serious Procrastination Problems
Have trouble making yourself begin a project? Don't worry: you're in brilliant company.
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5 Genius Ideas for Decorating Store-Bought Cookies
Look what you can do with a bag of grocery-aisle cookies and some creative (and easy) decorating tricks!
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10 Stunning Examples of Native American Artistry
A major traveling exhibit showcases some of our country's most exquisite Native masterpieces, ranging from a 12th-century clay pipe to...
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There Was Once a Wolf Who Loved Too Much. And What Happened to Him Was a Crime.
One day in Alaska, a black wolf appeared in front of wildlife photographer Nick Jans. This is the story of...
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Animal Skulls Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before
It's easy to recognize a human head beneath its flesh, but some of these animal skulls might surprise you.
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7 Websites For Book Lovers
Avid readers will love these sites.
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The Bissell CrossWave Cordless Max Is Our Favorite Amazon Prime Day Deal
The Bissell CrossWave Cordless Max is our go-to for cutting chore time in half. That's why we're crowning this cleaning...