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Meghan Jones

Meghan Jones

Meghan Jones

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Meghan Jones is a word nerd who has been writing for RD.com since 2017. You can find her byline on pieces about grammar, fun facts, the meanings of various head-scratching words and phrases, and more. Meghan graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2017; her creative nonfiction piece “Anticipation” was published in the Spring 2017 issue of Angles literary magazine.

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What Does EPCOT Stand For?

You know that Disney World's Epcot features futuristic attractions and yummy international fare—but do you know what its name actually means?
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What Are the Halloween Colors, and What Do They Mean?

Here's why Halloween celebrants bedeck their homes in these contrasting colors.
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The History of Jack-o’-Lanterns and How They Became a Halloween Tradition

Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween? This fun tradition dates way, way back to ancient customs and a spooky tale.