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This Is What School Was Like 100 Years Ago

Your great- (or great-great) grandparents really did have to walk five miles in the snow to get to school! Here's how American childhood education has evolved since the 19th and early 20th centuries.

20 Things You’re Probably Doing That Nurses Wouldn’t

Nurses spend their work lives caring for the sick—you'd better believe they know how to...

10 Things You Never Knew About Owls

With their huge eyes, sharp talons, and swiveling heads, owls are mysterious creatures. Read on...

9 of the Weirdest, Wildest Sharks in the World

With their sandpaper skin, beady eyes, and razor-sharp teeth, sharks are strange and fascinating creatures....

10 Shark Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

Misconceptions about these marine predators is putting shark populations—and the ocean ecosytem in general—at risk,...

12 Things It’s OK to Eat with Your Hands

We all know the dinner table basics: Chew with your mouth closed, keep your elbows...

12 Ways You’re Giving off a Bad Vibe Without Realizing It

The body postures, facial expressions, and other behaviors below can broadcast negativity to people around...

8 Moving Mother’s Day Traditions from Around the World

Flowers, cards, and brunch are the pillars of many American families' moms' day. If you're...

8 Things Science Has Linked to a Higher Risk of Stroke

Stroke kills more Americans each year than diabetes and high blood pressure combined. Learn what...

6 Signs of SIBO You Might Be Ignoring

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth—SIBO—symptoms can mimic other digestive issues. Getting the right care is important,...

10 Most Common Things Men Lie About

Whether they tell white lies or real whoppers, everyone bends the truth. Experts reveal the...

5 Countries That Are Aging the Best (and 5 That Are Aging the Worst)

A new study found that there's a huge gap in how well people age. Here's...

How to Get Red Wine Stains Out of Anything

A good glass of Merlot is one of the greatest pleasures in life—until it ends...

17 Easy Ways to Save Money Online

Anyone who's serious about spending less online knows some basic hacks, like Googling promo codes...

How to Remove Every Type of Stain

A good stain-removing spray is priceless, but some tough stains need special treatment. In our...

11 Things You Never Knew About the Spring Equinox

The first day of spring? Well, kind of. The "vernal equinox" happens every year, yet...

10 Serious Conditions Directly Linked to Poor Sleep

Everyone has the occassional sleepless night, but if disrupted sleep persists it could be a...

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12 Disneyland Secrets Only Insiders Know

The "Happiest Place on Earth" can also be one of the most crowded—and expensive—places on...

Random Acts of Kindness for Every Month of the Year

Kindness creates a ripple effect, spreading positive energy way beyond just you and the person...

10 Ways Grounded People Handle Rejection

Rejection hurts. Sometimes so badly it feels like your bruised ego may never recover. But...

10 Spooky Stories About Evil Spirits Around the World

There's something nearly every religion and culture in the world shares: a belief in the...