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How 8 Travelers Are Recreating the Spring Break They Were Supposed to Have

Many folks have figured out creative ways to create beautiful experiences at home.


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25 Quarantine Quotes That Are Actually Pretty Funny

Have you finished the whole Netflix yet?


Climate Change vs. Global Warming: What’s the Difference?

The terms are similar, but they are technically not synonymous.


I Survived Coronavirus—Here’s What I Want You to Know

I was one of the lucky ones, and, trust me, you don’t want to get this.


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20 Photos That Will Define the Era of Social Distancing

While eerie and disconcerting, these photos do show that we're all going through the same thing right now.


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20 Things Animal Shelters Desperately Need Right Now

Animal shelters and rescues largely depend on the kindness and generosity of animal lovers, especially during the quarantine. These are...


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Personal Space: How Close Is Too Close?

Even before coronavirus, we all needed a little bit of space. Here’s why.


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What Kills Bacteria—and What Doesn’t

Looking to disinfect your house and your stuff during the coronavirus pandemic? Here's what you need to know.

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I’ve Homeschooled My Kids for 3 Years—These Are My Best Tricks

While many parents are being forced into homeschooling for the very first time because of COVID-19, I've been doing it...


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13 Ways Coronavirus Is Different From All Epidemics Through History

We've seen a variety of pandemics and epidemics throughout history but COVID-19 is something else entirely.


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Why Panic Buying Is Not Actually Helpful

Experts say shopping responsibly is an important part of flattening the curve and helping the world function as normally as...


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3 Things Libraries Across America Are Doing to Fight the Coronavirus

Some libraries are going above and beyond to help provide communities with necessary resources, services and entertainment.


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8 Geniuses Who Made History in Quarantine

These celebrated people emerged from plague, exile, months of bed rest, or wartime occupation with some seriously incredible work.


Coronavirus Guide: How to Keep Your Family Safe and Make the Most of Together Time

Timely advice for working from home while protecting your family, as well as inspiring stories of everyday people dealing with...


50 Powerful Photos That Prove the Earth Still Needs Our Help

From the coronavirus to the threat of extinction for certain species, the earth's rapidly changing climate presents many human-exacerbated challenges.


26 Stores That Promise to Keep Paying Employees Amid Coronavirus Closures

You can feel good spending your hard-earned cash at one of these brands that supports its employees.


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Don’t Become a Victim of Coronavirus Shopping Frenzy

Coronavirus is causing worldwide worry. Here in America, it’s also spurring high prices, empty shelves, long lines, and full shopping...



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4 Household Products That Kill Coronavirus, According to Consumer Reports

Is your store out of cleaning products? Have no fear: you most likely already have everything you need at home.


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Can Cats Get Coronavirus?

The COVID-19 outbreak is on everyone's minds, but should you also be worried about coronavirus in cats?


Epidemic vs. Pandemic: What’s the Difference?

Though you definitely don't want to be stuck in the middle of either, there is a distinction between these two...


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Can Dogs Get Coronavirus?

With pictures of dogs donning face masks popping up in newsfeeds, some pet parents are on edge. But is the...

13 Gender Inequality Examples That Show How Women Still Aren’t Equal to Men

Why it's better than ever to be a woman—except for these imbalance issues the world still needs to work on


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Why Even Hate Speech Needs to Be Protected

Being able to tell people what they may not wish to hear must extend, above all, to those who think...


When Anti-Semitism Showed Up, This Whole Town Responded

"Silence is acceptance," said the Billings police chief. "Billings should stand up and say, 'Harass one of us and you...


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...


10 Islands You Can Still Visit in Hurricane Season

Although no Caribbean destination is completely hurricane-proof, these gorgeous islands come closest to being year-round tropical paradises.


The Nicest Place in Mississippi: Jourdan River Estates

Hurricane Katrina wiped out 58 of the 60 homes here. But the town’s back with a bang, celebrating their recovery...