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Meghan Jones

Meghan Jones is a word nerd who has been writing for RD.com since 2017. You can find her byline on pieces about grammar, fun facts, the meanings of various head-scratching words and phrases, and more. Meghan graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2017; her creative nonfiction piece “Anticipation” was published in the Spring 2017 issue of Angles literary magazine.
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35 Text Abbreviations You Should Know (and How to Use Them)

Knowing the meaning of these terms will keep anyone with a phone, social media or even just web access from being constantly confused in the digital world!

50 Summer Quotes That Capture the Joy of Beach Season

Get ready to soak up that sun with these classic summer quotes

35 Earth Day Quotes That Remind Us to Cherish the Planet

Earth Day is on April 22—celebrate the day with these Earth Day quotes that remind...
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How Do Gas Pumps “Know” When Your Car’s Tank Is Full?

Gas pumps have been around long before "smart" technology—so how are they able to seemingly...
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If You’re Not Buying Clothes from Costco, You Might Want to Start

While we were all focusing on Kirkland Signature food, Costco was slowly gaining steam in...
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21 Secrets Costco’s Free Sample Employees Wish You Knew

Yes, we see you coming back for seconds.
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Are Cats Nocturnal? Your Cat’s Overnight Activity, Explained

It certainly might seem that way when Kitty is scampering around while you're trying to...
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21 Commonly Misspelled Words and How to Spell Them

If you've ever second-guessed yourself while trying to spell words like "beautiful," "receive," and "license,"...
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21 Anti-Jokes You Can’t Help but Laugh at Anyway

Trading traditional humor for groan-inducing literal punch lines, these anti-jokes challenge the idea of what...
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40 Spring Jokes That Will Get the Laughs Blooming

April showers bring these delightful spring jokes

50 Powerful Martin Luther King, Jr., Quotes That Stand the Test of Time

These timeless words will restore your faith in humanity on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day...
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30 Funny Thank-You Memes That Show Your Gratitude

Thank-you notes are so last decade. Try one of these funny thank-you memes instead to...
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32 Photos of the Incomparable Betty White

In honor of Betty White's unparalleled 99 years of life, here are some memorable photos...

Why Do We Say “Quit Cold Turkey”?

Planning to let go of a habit or two cold turkey in the New Year?...
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29 of the Best Kids’ Christmas Movies on Netflix

The holiday season is the perfect time for a family movie night with these kids'...

40 Best Christmas Books for Kids That Bring Magic to the Holidays

Who even needs the hottest toy when you have piles and piles of great Christmas...

25 Free Printable Christmas Cards for the Perfect Holiday Cheer

Choose from this assortment of fun and festive Christmas cards you can download and print...
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35 Best Christmas Books to Read Around the Holidays

Is there anything more Christmasy than curling up under the tree with a good Christmas...
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Where to Watch the Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve

Get ready for a celebration! Here's where to watch the ball drop as you say...
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Are Stores Open on New Year’s Day? 40 Spots to Shop and Eat on New Year’s 2022

Are stores open on New Year’s Day? You bet. Here's where to shop on January...
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This Is What It Means If You See a Disney Cast Member in a Plaid Vest

These cast members are the cream of the crop.

11 Thanksgiving Blessings to Read at the Table This Year

Share the gratitude you feel on Thanksgiving with these Thanksgiving prayers and blessings.

20 Thanksgiving Poems to Read Around the Table

These heartfelt, profound, and sometimes funny works of poetry are perfect to share for your...

20 Best Thanksgiving Games for the Whole Family to Play

Kids and grown-ups alike can get into these exciting, easy-to-play Thanksgiving games.
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14 Things You Didn’t Know About Costco’s $5.99 Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin season is upon us, and the Costco pumpkin pie has you covered