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    What Does TTYL Mean?

    You’ve probably read it in a text or seen it online, but what does it mean, and how...


    What Are Midterm Elections—and Why Are They So Important?

    Historically, midterm elections have low turnout, but they may determine the fate of key issues this year


    What Is White Replacement Theory—and How Is It Fueling Racist Attacks?

    Another mass murder targeting minorities thrust "White Replacement Theory" into the American consciousness. Here, we explain this racist ideology—and why...


    How to Help the Families and Victims of the Uvalde School Shooting

    Even if you don't live in Texas, you can still help the Uvalde community during this trying time. Here's how.


    These Volunteers Risked Their Lives to Save 2,000 Animals from War-Torn Ukraine

    Amid constant danger, volunteers at a Ukraine pet shelter are making sure no animal is left behind.


    What Overturning Roe v. Wade Could Mean for the United States

    What could the end of Roe v. Wade mean for women's health, civil rights, and American politics?


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    100 Animal Trivia Questions That Will Test Your Smarts

    Test your knowledge of the animal kingdom with these fun, educational, and exciting trivia questions.


    “Flush Out” or “Flesh Out”: Which Is Correct?

    Time to flesh out the difference between these common phrases. Or should we say "flush out"?

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    Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace: The Meaning Behind This Wedding Objection

    While it's uncommon to hear "speak now or forever hold your peace" nowadays, the phrase once served an important purpose...


    When Is Mother’s Day, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

    Memorize this date—and don't forget to call your mom!


    What Knee Do You Propose On, and Why?

    Turns out, the explanation for this engagement tradition may stem from an actual knight in shining armor.


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    What Is Cinco de Mayo and Why Do We Celebrate It?

    The history of Cinco de Mayo dates back to a mid-19th-century battle fought in Mexico. Here's how it evolved into...


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    51 Geography Quiz Questions People Always Get Wrong

    Even geography buffs are stumped by these trivia questions. How many can you get right?


    10 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard ASAP

    Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?


    Food Quiz: 25 Questions to Test Your Culinary Smarts

    Hungry for a food quiz? Test your smarts (and your stomach) with some food-related trivia questions.


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    Why Is “Airplane” Also Spelled “Aeroplane”?

    The spelling difference is more than a matter of personal preference.


    10 Fast Food Restaurants That Are Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

    You can have a positive influence on the environment just by eating at these sustainable fast food restaurants.

    How to Help Ukraine Right Now

    After Russia’s recent military invasion, Ukraine’s residents are in need of aid. Here are some quick and effective ways to...


    What Is a No-Fly Zone? And How Would It Change the War in Ukraine?

    No-fly zones have been used sparingly in history—in Iraq, Bosnia, and Libya—and Ukraine is asking for one now.


    The Hidden Detail on the Baskin Robbins Logo You’ve Never Noticed

    Can you spot the Baskin Robbins logo's clever "secret"?


    36 Hidden Messages in Company Logos You See All the Time

    What do Apple, Amazon, Baskin Robbins, and Toblerone have in common? They have hidden messages in their logos—here's what they...


    What Is Easter, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

    What is Easter and how did this holiday begin? Here's what to know!


    The Meaning Behind Your 50 Favorite Flowers

    From honoring rainbow-riding goddesses to warding off monsters, your favorite flowers have some fascinating stories behind their colorful blooms.

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    120 Disney Trivia Questions Only True Fans Can Answer

    Whistle while you work ... on this Disney trivia quizzer about Mickey and Minnie, Disney movies and more


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    April Fools’ Day: How Did It Start, and Why Is It April 1?

    It's possible that the entire concept of April Fools' Day is itself a prank. Or is it?


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    When Is Memorial Day 2023, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

    It's not just the unofficial beginning of summer. Read up on this holiday's meaning and history before Memorial Day 2023...


    Is the Pandemic Over? Here’s What the Experts Say

    Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and there's reason for hope.


    Women of Ukraine Fight Back: How They’re Revolutionizing the Role of Women in War

    The Ukrainian women who opted to stay in the country during the Russian invasion have taken on a variety of...


    I Fled Ukraine—Here’s Why I’ll Definitely Go Back

    Ukraine will always be my home—and no Russian invasion will change that.