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What Is an Oxymoron? The Definition and 26 Examples of Oxymorons
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If You See a Yellow Cap on Coca-Cola, This Is What It Means
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How Sandy Hook Parents Proved That Gunmakers Can Be Held Accountable
Could the settlement be a turning point in America's gun violence epidemic?
I Tried the Wool Dryer Balls With 54,000+ Amazon Reviews and Will Never Go Back to Fabric Softener
These wool dryer balls saved my sensitive skin! Plus they're chemical-free, cut drying time in half and cost less than...
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How to Make Compost at Home to Enrich Your Garden
Here's everything you need to know about how to make compost at home.
31 Sustainable Fashion Brands You Can Support Right Now
Not only do these brands help you look stylish, they also do what they can to help the planet
Why Is It So Hard to Stop Gun Violence in America?
It's clear that gun violence in America is a serious problem. So what's keeping our country from addressing it effectively?
What Does the Second Amendment Really Mean?
The answer to that question is as old as the country itself, and it continues to evolve as Americans debate...
50 Cat Facts That Are Purr-fectly Fascinating
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What Would It Take to Amend the Constitution?
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50 People with the Highest IQs in the World
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Earth Day Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our Earth?
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13 Funny Palindrome Sentences That Will Crack You Up
If you thought palindrome words were cool, get ready to have your mind blown by these full palindrome sentences.
“I Tried a Bidet and I’ll Never Use Toilet Paper Again”
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26 Palindrome Examples: Words and Phrases That Are the Same Backward and Forward
What is a palindrome? Palindrome words and phrases are spelled the same backward and forward. After reading our roundup, you'll...
30 Household Items You Had No Idea Were Reusable
Save money and reduce your carbon footprint!
What Exactly Does the “Q” in “Q-tips” Stand For?
Q-tips are everywhere. You can find them in bathrooms, in doctor's office, and in episodes of CSI. But what exactly...
Are Reusable Bags Good for the Environment?
Canvas bags and tote bags are alternatives to single-use plastic. But really, are reusable bags good for the environment?
The Problem with Hybrid Cars That No One Is Talking About
Hybrid cars are increasingly popular, as they will often save the driver a good bit of money in fuel costs....
I’m a Shooting Survivor—and I Am Looking for More Than Just “Thoughts and Prayers”
How many more people have to die before we take action?
I Grew Up Thinking Guns Were a God-Given Right: Here’s Why I’ve Changed My Mind
Sometimes the ideas you're taught as a child just aren't true.
Italy Has a Gun Culture but No Mass Shootings—Here’s Why
Italians own an estimated 8.6 million guns, but we've never had a single school shooting. Not one.
15 Strategy Board Games You’ll Love (and Where to Get Them)
Play these games to determine if your decisions will lead to victory or vanquishment.
Chef’s Kiss, Doggo, GOATED and 21 Other Words Added to the Dictionary for 2023
Merriam-Webster is giving the dictionary a little "zhuzh" with its latest update
The Most (and the Least) Polluted Cities in the World
Tracking the levels of tiny particulates that can cause respiratory health issues, IQ Air spills the beans on the most...
5 Coronavirus Scams That Are Still Out There
We're a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and while there have been plenty of helpful people (thank you, frontline and...
