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Leandra Beabout

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Leandra Beabout is a freelance journalist and branded content writer with a BA in English education from Indiana University. She writes about travel, health, and literature for Reader's Digest, Lonely Planet, CNN, and Literary Hub, among other publications. She is also a regular contributor to Greatist.com. Leandra is based in Indiana. Follow her on Instagram @LeandraBeabout and LinkedIn Leandrabeabout
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What Is a Six-Word Memoir? The Brief but Powerful Story of Your Life

See if you can tell your story in just half a dozen words.
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Equality vs. Equity: What’s the Difference?

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20 of the Best Books Written by Female Authors

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6 Ways Rental Car Companies Have Changed Forever

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Can you guess the meaning behind these slang phrases from yesteryear?
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The Best 14 Reads From the 2020 Quarantine Book Club

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17 Virtual Museums and Concerts You Can Now See Online

Good news—you won't lose the arts when you shelter in place. The show must go...

11 Things You Need to Know About Composting in 2020

Here's your complete guide to free, easy waste disposal. It's good for the earth, too!

How Ordinary Beehives Could Reverse Our Plastic Waste Disaster

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12 Spring Celebrations Around the World

You’re not the only one who feels like celebrating once winter is officially over.

The Best Times to Book Home Rentals for Every Vacation of the Year

Get a head start by booking your vacations before prices—and demand—go up!

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25 Funny Love Quotes That Will Give You The Giggles

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What Would Happen If We Got Rid of Leap Day?

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What Is the Point of Leap Day?

This one little day changes the calendar in a big way.

What Is a Leap Year?

Without this regular calendar adjustment, you might see snow in summer (eventually).

These Are 13 of the Most Frequently Used Idioms in the English Language

The cat's out of the bag! Here are the most common idioms under the sun.

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How many of these lesser-known words from the thesaurus can you use in a sentence?

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