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    107 Farewell Messages to Wish Co-Workers Well

    It’s not easy to say goodbye! These farewell messages will help you find the right words for co-workers embarking...


    This Is Why Tires Have Those Little Rubber Hairs on Them

    They look funny, yet every new car tire has them. Why do tires have hairs?


    5 Best Eucalyptus Sheets for Temperature Regulation and Silky-Smooth Sleeping

    For hot sleepers and the environmentally conscious, eucalyptus sheets are a total game changer.


    140 Clever Trivia Team Names for the Win

    Coming up with winning trivia team names feels nearly as good as besting the competition


    This Is One of the Rarest Facial Features in the World

    People with heterochromia have a striking and unique appearance. Are you among them?


    There’s Now a Wordle Board Game to Break Out at Your Next Family Night

    Turn off the touchscreen with the physical Wordle board game. Happy guessing!


    100 Horror Movie Trivia Questions to Test Your Scary Flick IQ

    Scary movie buffs, this one's for you. See how many horror movie trivia questions you can answer correctly about slashers,...


    The History Behind 13 Popular Easter Traditions

    From coloring eggs to gifting baskets full of candy, here's the history behind your favorite Easter traditions

    101 Thoughtful New Home Wishes for the Warmest Welcome

    Congratulations are in order! These new home wishes will help you convey just the right sentiment—and help you score an...


    If You See a Boot on a Fence, This Is What It Means

    Turns out, ranchers hang their boots up because it carries a special symbolism


    These Are the Most Uniquely Popular Texting Acronyms in Every State

    From LOL to OMG, these are the texting acronyms Americans can't get enough of.


    These Are the Rarest Birthdays in the United States

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


    100 “Good Luck” Wishes Everyone in Your Life Will Appreciate

    Everyone needs a little extra luck once in a while!


    100 Best Toasts That Express the Perfect Sentiment for Every Occasion

    Heartfelt or funny, sweet or inspirational: Celebrate all life's big and little moments with these short toasts


    If You See a Product of USA Label, This Is What It Means

    A proposed change from the Biden administration will finally clear up any confusion.


    If You See Red Ocean Water, This Is What It Means

    Discover what red tide is and what it means for humans and marine life.


    One Year Later: How Will the Ukraine War End?

    One year into the Russia-Ukraine war, are we any closer to peace? Experts break down the possible outcomes of this...

    How to Give the Perfect Wedding Toast That’s Memorable for All the Right Reasons

    The best wedding toasts are the perfect marriage of thought, planning, practice and humor. These ideas and examples will help...


    More Than 300 Words Were Just Added to Dictionary.com—Here Are the Ones You Need to Know

    Slow fashion, sound bath, cozy and climate breakdown are just a few of the new words Dictionary.com is helping us...


    What Does GRWM Mean?

    If your latest scroll left you asking, "What does GRWM mean?" you're not alone! The trendy acronym has been making...


    “Burnt” vs. “Burned”: Which Is Correct?

    When should you use burnt vs. burned? Hint: It may depend on where you live.


    112 Words of Encouragement to Help Someone Get Through a Tough Day

    We could all use a boost sometimes, and the right words of encouragement and support can make more of...


    Here’s What It Means If You See Green Lights on a Car

    We know red lights are for fire trucks and blue are for law enforcement, but what on earth does it...

    If You See Shoes on a Power Line, This Is What It Means

    Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a chain? No, wait—it's a pair of shoes on...


    Experts Agree This Is Officially the Most Stressful Time of Day

    If you've experienced morning stressors, you won't be surprised when you learn this is the most stressful time of the...


    How to Write a Thank-You Note to a Teacher That Will Mean So Much

    A well-crafted, heartfelt thank-you note to a teacher can become something they treasure for years


    “Stationary” vs. “Stationery”: What’s the Difference?

    Struggling to differentiate stationary vs. stationery? It's confusing, sure. But it's not impossible, if you've got the right tips to...


    Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words With “Cent”

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


    The 8 Best Organic Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper

    An organic pillow lets you rest easy without worrying about inhaling toxic chemicals or pesticides as you sleep.