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Molly Pennington, PhD

http://www.baroquemoonastrology.com
Molly is a writer and collage artist with a PhD in film and cultural studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Her professional astrology services and artwork are available at Baroque Moon Astrology. She covers the zodiac, books, movies, TV and culture for Reader’s Digest, and loves to talk about all the ways we make meaning.
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Best Cute Pet Names

What are the cutest pet names for 2020? Here are some adorable options for your...

12 Synonyms That Will Make You a Better Writer

Say what you really mean! Here are synonyms for 12 words it's time to quit...

These Are the Books That Were Banned the Decade You Were Born

Are books dangerous? You might be surprised! Check out the masterpieces, bestsellers, and picture books...

25 Bestselling Books of the Decade

See if you remember or have read these familiar titles from the last decade.

12 Grammar Rules That Changed in the Last Decade

Go ahead and split that infinitive! Here are the grammar rules that have changed in...
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15 Movies You Never Knew Were Banned in U.S.

Get ready for the bizarre reasons that get movies banned in America. These are films...

The Punniest Newspaper Headlines of 2019

Check out these news stories from 2019 with headlines that'll give you a pun for...
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16 of the Most Historically Inaccurate Movies Ever

Facts, schmacts! You won't want to look to Hollywood for history trivia—here's why.

20 Food Jokes Almost Everyone Will Find Funny

Hungry for some healthy food jokes? Hope you like it extra cheesy!

14 Best Wise Quotes Worth Remembering

Need some inspiration? These insightful quotes will give you the wisdom and encouragement to help...
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25 Best Cartoon Movies for Family Movie Night

Pop the popcorn! It's time to snuggle up on the couch for family movie night...

13 Words That Will Help You Solve Almost Any Crossword Puzzle

Brush up on your crosswordese—those three- to five-letter, vowel-heavy words that frequently fill your puzzle...

14 Tricky Crossword Puzzle Clues That’ll Leave You Stumped

Ready for a challenge? These prime examples of wordplay and crossword lingo will give your...
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25 Work-Friendly Jokes That Will Still Crack You Up

Just try to read these with a straight face. You're guaranteed a chuckle even if...

25 Coffee Puns for a Whole Latte Laughs

Remember to order a cinnamon pun with your Café Laugh-fé. Here's to brew!
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The 12 Best Spy Movies You Should Watch Again

Settle in for a deep dive into exhilarating, dangerous, and occasionally glamorous spy movies!
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21 Movies That Have Hilarious Titles in Other Countries

When American movies travel abroad, their titles can get a little lost in translation. Check...

10 Historical Figures Who May Not Have Existed

You know their inspiring—and infamous—stories. But did these awesome historical figures ever really exist? The...
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10 Movies With the Best One-Liners You’ll Want to Say Over and Over

These classic movies are unforgettable for many reasons, including these famous one-liners.
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12 Time Travel Movies That Will Make You Question Everything

We've rounded-up the best sci-fi action adventures, comedies, and romances so you can grapple with...

10 Iconic Characters You Never Knew Were Based on Real People

Truth is stranger than fiction. It's usually better too! You won't believe which famous icons...

13 Secrets to Acing Crossword Puzzles

Here are the tips and tricks to make you an ace crossword puzzle solver. Sit...

13 Things That Are Older Than the United States of America

It may be well over 200 years old, but in the grand scheme of things,...

17 Memory Tricks for the Most Commonly Misspelled Words

Use these memory tips and tricks to help you conquer those hard-to-spell words!

11 International Idioms That Sound Downright Hilarious in English

If you think English idioms sound weird, try wrapping your mind around these strange phrases...

10 Trendy Words You Throw Around But Probably Don’t Understand

Who's not a woke, dystopian dotard these days? Not sure what that means? You're far...
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15 Best Cooking Movies That Will Make You Hungry

Prepare your favorite gourmet treats and settle in with the flicks that celebrate the joys...
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10 of the Best Movies to Watch on Veterans Day

These classics capture the valor and the sacrifice, the grit and the grace, of our...

18 Best Books for Grandparents to Read to Their Grandchildren

Snuggle up and settle in! There's no greater comfort than being read to by Nana...
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16 Best Backyard Movies to Show This Summer

There's nothing like a great movie projected on the big screen. Set up a backyard...