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Elisa Roland

The Surprising Reason Red Is the Official Color of Chinese New Year

Why Red Is the Official Color of Chinese New Year

Handing out those red envelopes on Chinese New Year has nothing to do with money.

Here’s the Surprising History Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols

"Reginald The Red-Nosed Reindeer"? Frosty and the "One Horse Open Sleigh" had nothing to do...

20 Hilariously Awkward Moments Realtors Have Had During House Showings

Think your job is crazy? From naked sellers to out-of-control pets, the real estate market...

27 “Facts” About Animals You Have All Wrong

Spoiler alert: you may never order grilled octopus again.
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What Does the British Royal Family Actually Do?

If you dream about living like a prince or princess, you'd better look to Disney,...
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18 History Lessons Your Teacher Lied to You About

Alternative facts have always been with us, and they've always been used to cover up...

The Most Popular Toy the Year You Were Born

Ready for a trip down memory lane? From Etch a Sketch to Big Wheels to...

10 Royal Wedding Etiquette Rules Every Member of the Royal Family Follows

Whether you're an official guest or a gawker, brush up on these royal rules for...

Can You Tell What’s Wrong with These Pictures? More Than 1 in 3 People Can’t

You might be suspicious of a model with zero wrinkles, but you're probably less likely...

12 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Good Friday

Good Friday marks the day Jesus was crucified on the cross. From flying a kite...
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11 Bizarre Sibling Stories You Won’t Believe Are True

From giving birth to your own twin to true tales of being switched at birth,...

10 Dress Code Rules Everyone in the Royal Family Must Follow

From facial hair to hats, find out all the fashion rules for British royals.

12 of the Most Ridiculous Dating Tips from the 1930s

My, how times have changed! Some 80 years ago, anything from having your mom send...
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9 Times Emily Post Was Not So Polite

From dumping her husband to sometimes putting her elbows on the table, this etiquette expert...

12 Things That Should Never Be Put on a Moving Truck

Moving is stressful enough without being blindsided by items that your movers won't be able...
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46 Etiquette Tips of the Victorian Era That Need to Make a Comeback

Sure they might have been sticklers for following the rules, but from being courted to...

The Casino Games to Play If You Don’t Want to Lose All Your Money

Any casino game could take your money if you're not careful, but these are the...

4 Tech Gadgets You Can Totally Buy Used—and 3 You Definitely Shouldn’t

From iPhones to iPads, you can snag a refurbished model that's "like new" for up...
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10 Clever Tips To Free Up Storage on Your Smartphone

You spring-cleaned your closet, now purge those unused photos, apps, and data.
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15 Bizarre Royal Wedding Mishaps That Are Totally True

From drunken kings to runaway horses, even royal weddings have their share of flubs.

13 World-Changing Ideas That Came from Dreams (Literally)

From classic novels to scientific breakthroughs to box-office blockbusters, some of our most important innovations...