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    What Exactly Is Meatless Meat?

    Plant-based meats are coming soon to a dinner table near you, but what’s actually inside those burgers, meatballs, nuggets, and...


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    103 Christmas Riddles for Guaranteed Holiday Cheer

    Test your knowledge of Noel—the fun way—with these Christmas riddles.


    13 Craziest Things Garbage Collectors Have Found in the Trash

    As the saying goes, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Check to see which insane garbage can finds make...


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    32 Things You Probably Never Thought About—Until Just Now

    Curious minds may not have pondered all of these little mysteries, but they'll certainly be dying to learn about them...


    Here’s How Much to Tip Hotel Housekeeping

    Etiquette experts reveal tipping advice for hotel stays, including when, how, and how much to tip housekeeping.


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    Here’s How Much to Tip Your Hairdresser

    Have a hair appointment coming up? Find out how much to tip your hairdresser and the assistant stylists—and how much...


    Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Book-Related Words

    Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


    Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Hidden Critters

    Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.

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    The New Tipping Etiquette: How Much to Tip in Every Situation, from Salons to Restaurants to Drivers...

    The pandemic changed tipping etiquette. Here's what you need to know about when, what, and how to tip now.


    The 20 Best LGBTQ Books, According to Queer Authors

    We asked nine queer authors to share the best LGBTQ books they've ever read. Here are their top picks.


    50 Thanksgiving Riddles the Whole Family Will Love

    Kids and adults alike will gobble these Thanksgiving riddles right up!


    Thanksgiving Turkey Wishbone: Why We Break It and How to Find It

    Here's what to know about the timeless Thanksgiving tradition of breaking the turkey wishbone—and how to win this turkey face-off.


    The Real History of Thanksgiving

    The history of Thanksgiving isn't the rosy story from your childhood. Here's what really happened and the truth about some...


    Everything to Know About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022

    The annual event marks the Thanksgiving holiday and kicks off the Christmas season. Here's when and how to watch it.


    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...


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    125 Interesting Facts About Practically Everything

    These random fun facts will entertain, enlighten, and totally blow your mind.


    This Is What Those Numbers on Your Glasses Mean

    The numbers on your eyewear are more important than you think.

    If You See a Purple Porch Light, This Is What It Means

    People use colored lights to bring awareness to a variety of different issues. Here's the meaning of purple porch lights.


    Should You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot on the Same Day?

    What's the safest COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine spacing per the CDC? Here's what experts say about those and other...


    Where Does the Saying “Tie the Knot” Come From?

    Before tying the knot, learn where this phrase really came from.


    When Is Thanksgiving 2023, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

    There's a lot more to this popular holiday than handprint turkeys and pumpkin pie. Here's what to know going into...


    If You See Paint on Trees, This Is What It Means

    Seeing blue dots, red Xs, orange circles, and purple bands on trees and wondering what they mean? Here's what we...


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    50 Trick Questions Guaranteed to Leave You Stumped

    Put on your thinking cap and try answering as many of these trick questions as you can—don't be shocked if...

    15 Podcasts Guaranteed to Make You Feel Smarter

    Get smarter in your spare time with these educational and entertaining podcasts.


    If You Have Frost in Your Freezer, This Is What It Means

    Freezer frost isn't just unsightly. It can impact food quality, cause a nasty odor, and even weaken your freezer's efficiency....


    How to Write a Heartfelt Thank-You Note

    There's no secret formula for how to write a thank-you note, but these tips will help you get started


    I Swapped My Car for an Electric Bike for One Week—Here’s What Happened

    Could riding an electric bike instead of driving save time, money, and stress? We tried it for a week to...


    Why Do We Say “Piqued My Interest”?

    The word "piqued" has more meanings than you might think!


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    40 of the Hardest Tongue Twisters in the English Language

    How many of these hard tongue twisters can you say without stumbling?