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Sure, they roll around at the same time every year, but somehow it’s still easy to be caught off-guard. Never again! Whether you’re planning ahead or at the very last minute, these handy holiday guides will help you make the most of your celebrations all year long.

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These Are the Rarest Birthdays in the United States

How popular is your day of birth? Celebrate the rarest birthdays—and the most common!

Pi Day: How Pi Was Almost Changed to 3.2

Pi as we know it could have changed forever, thanks to a late 19th-century bill introduced in Indiana


16 Groundhog Facts You Need to Know for Groundhog Day

You don't want to miss these fascinating facts about Groundhog Day and the furry critters that we celebrate every February.


40 Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions on All Things Love

How much do you know about this popular romantic holiday? Put your knowledge to the test with these Valentine's Day...


140 Christmas Movie Trivia Questions (with Answers) to Test Your Festive Film IQ

Think you know your holiday films? Test your knowledge with these Christmas movie trivia questions—they're not as easy as you...

34 Best Pieces of Thanksgiving Trivia to Wow Your Dinner Guests

You may know Thanksgiving as a day off from work filled with good food, football, and loved ones—but there is...


Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day: 5 Things You Need to Know

President Biden officially proclaimed October 10 Indigenous Peoples' Day, but Columbus Day is not behind us yet. Here's why.

30 Veterans Day Facts Everyone Should Know

Learn about the federal holiday's history, along with a few interesting Veterans Day facts for adults and kids alike


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50 Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers for Spooktacular Fun

Test your knowledge of Oct. 31 facts with these Halloween trivia questions—answers included!


Why Do We Bob for Apples on Halloween?

Compared to other Halloween traditions and legends, its origins aren't as spooky. Learn more about how bobbing for apples came...


22 Things You Never Knew About Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery honors those who have fought for our country’s freedom and is also steeped in a treasure trove...

Earth Day Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our Earth?

It's time for the Earth Day quiz! Get green and test your knowledge of the environment, the oceans, animals, climate...


11 “Facts” About the Civil Rights Movement That Aren’t True

Separating fact from fiction isn’t just important from a historical perspective—it’s also essential in winning today’s fight against racial injustice.


15 Martin Luther King Jr. Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Think you know everything there is to know about the late, great civil rights leader? These Martin Luther King Jr....



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Why September Is the Most Popular Month for Birthdays

Nine of the ten most common birthdays are in September. Is yours one of them?

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Why Do We Eat Birthday Cake?

Hint: It has to do with the Ancient Greeks!


12 Amazing Asian Americans You Didn’t Learn About in School

Kick-off Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month by learning about some of their incredible contributions.


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United States Trivia Your History Teacher Never Taught You

When was Christmas illegal in America? Which state did Congress forget to officially add to the Union for 150 years?...


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Can You Guess How Many Living People Share Your Birthday?

When people add "And many more..." to the end of "Happy Birthday," they aren't kidding.


These Are the Luckiest Days of the Year to Do Everything, According to Numerology

Numerology predicts many life events, believers say. When will good fortune come your way?