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    Travelled vs. Traveled: Which Is Correct?

    Writing that out-of-office email and trying to decide on the correct spelling of traveling vs. travelling? Here's when to use...


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    10 Rude Manners That Are Actually Polite in Other Countries

    Think it's impolite to burp after a meal? Think again. What may be a no-no at an American dinner table...


    Can You Name the U.S. State Without Its Vowels?

    How well do you know the names of every state? Could you guess them if we removed all the vowels?...


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    15 Things Polite People Don’t Do in Restaurants

    You're not actually being that helpful when you reach for the mound of plates the server is holding.


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    How Do Cats Automatically Know How to Use a Litter Box?

    Cat owners agree on the fact that it's convenient that they don't have to train their cat where to go...


    15 Cartoons Introverts Will Perfectly Understand

    Let’s get this straight: Introverts are not necessarily shy nor have withdrawn from society. We have simply made a conscientious...


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    16 Red Flags to Watch For on a Vehicle History Report

    Buyers: Beware! Used cars can be a great buy—or a disaster in the making. Here's what to pay special attention...


    7 Pieces of Advice to Take from Your Grandparents and 5 to Forget

    Your grandparents are very right about some things…and very wrong about others. This handy guide sorts out the good advice...


    21 Nicest Things CEOs Have Done for Their Employees

    What goes around, comes around, right? These CEOs have taken that lesson to heart—and in the process, they've changed their...


    Misplaced Modifiers: The Grammar Mistake You Didn’t Know You Were Making

    Why are misplaced modifiers such a common grammatical error? Plus, what's the difference between a misplaced modifier and a dangling...


    110 Trivia Questions That Put Your Knowledge to the Test

    Test your smarts with these trivia questions about everything!



    How to Say “Hello” in 17 Different Languages

    For World Hello Day, learn how to greet someone in Spanish, French, Japanese, and many more widely spoken languages.


    16 Unavoidable Facts About Domestic Violence

    Every two seconds someone is a victim of domestic violence in the United States.


    What Could Happen If Glaciers Continue to Melt

    Once upon a time, we couldn't have imagined a world without ice. But as we're watching glaciers melt before our...


    The Meaning Behind Every U.S. State Motto

    A good state motto should make a big statement, encapsulating its ideals and its essence. Does your state's motto reflect...

    10 Royal Etiquette Rules Everybody Should Follow

    If you really want to act like a royal follow these rules.


    This Is Why Americans Say “Fall” Instead of “Autumn”

    The two words are interchangeable, but there's a clear preference in America


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    Why Do People Say “Pardon My French” When They Swear?

    No, having a colorful vocabulary doesn't make you bilingual or a Francophile!


    51 Favorite Facts You’ve Always Believed That Are Actually False

    Napoleon wasn't short? Bananas don't grow on trees? Here, the world's most contagious myths and misconceptions debunked.


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    Grammar Rules You Still Have to Follow on Social Media

    It's time to clean up our social media posts, friends. Grammar mistakes, spelling errors, misinterpreted tone, and etiquette issues can...


    14 Normal Things Astronauts Can’t Do in Space

    In space, astronauts may have more problems than Houston wants to hear about. As for the amount of these problems,...

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    10 Things Polite People Don’t Do on Airplanes

    When you're in travel mode, following your own schedule and keeping all sorts of little details straight, it can be...


    This Is What Happens When You Ignore a Jury Summons

    If you've got a driver's license, file tax returns, vote, or otherwise participate in our nation's democratic system, then you...


    How to Get Facebook to Stop Showing You Old Memories

    If only it were this easy to wipe old memories from your mind.


    10 Things the Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About Area 51

    The secrecy around the military base in the Nevada desert has sparked endless conspiracy about UFOs and aliens. This is...


    The Most Historic Landmark in Every State

    Calling all history buffs! Step back in time at one of these significant sites in each state, from Revolutionary War...


    What Every State in America Is Best—and Worst—At

    From having the most dog-friendly cities to dealing with the highest obesity rates, here are the best—and worst—qualities of each...