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Tamara Gane

Tamara Gane is a regular contributor to Reader's Digest covering travel, lifestyle, history, and culture. Her work has also appeared in The Washington Post, NPR, Al Jazeera, Wine Enthusiast, Lonely Planet, HuffPost Food, and more. You can follow her on Twitter @TamaraGane
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The Best Day Trips in Every State

Sometimes the best adventures are just a short drive away and can be completed in 24 hours or less...

25 Surprising Grilling Facts You Haven’t Heard 10 Times Before

After mastering these tips from professionals, you'll never look at your grill the same way.

20 Small Towns That Look Like They’re Frozen in Time

These picture-perfect small towns are living reminders of a bygone era.
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The Stories Behind the Most Mysterious Places in the World

Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious...

35 Black Americans You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

It's about time these incredible Americans get the acknowledgment they deserve.

15 Virtual Tours of America’s Greatest Landmarks

Bring American history and some of the nation's most iconic landmarks right into your living...
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13 LGBTQ+ Heroes You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

These brave men and women fought for equality and acceptance and forged a path ahead...

13 Heroes of Space You Didn’t Learn About in School

These astronauts and scientists deserve to be household names.

The 13 Best Virtual Space Exhibits in the World

You can go to infinity and beyond without getting off your sofa...
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Normally Good Habits That Can Backfire During Coronavirus

In the age of COVID-19, many things that used to be considered best practices are...

This Is What a Traffic Cop First Notices About You

You only get one chance to make a good first impression.

Virtual Day Trips You Can Now Take Online

It's possible to see the world from the comfort of your own living room...

Why This Is the Perfect Time to Break Up with Toilet Paper

Maybe toilet paper isn't as necessary as we think.

50 Statistics You Should Know for Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary

The earth is in peril—a fact that this day created 50 years ago brings awareness...

15 of the Best Science Museums in the World

These science museums are so much fun you'll forget you're learning anything.
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24 Cities You Learned About in School That No Longer Exist

From the tragic to the mysterious, you won't believe these fascinating tales of cities that...

12 Things Getting Banned in 2020

Say goodbye to plastic straws and boarding an airplane with your regular driver's license...

Here’s What Could Happen If You Don’t Answer the Census

The penalties for not answering the U.S. Census are harsher than you think.

U.S. Census Questions That Seem Outrageous Today

These questions are a fascinating glimpse of American history.

This Is What the First Census Looked Like in 1790

The first U.S. Census looked very different than it does today.

11 Young Women Who Are About to Make History

These young women are hard-working, inspiring—and about to change the world.