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19 Coronavirus Myths You Should Stop Believing

Learn to separate fact from fiction when it comes COVID-19. We asked medical experts about the most common myths surrounding...


8 Secrets I Learned While Working at Walmart

You love their deals and the fact that it's a one-stop-shop, but what goes on behind the scenes at your...


13 Surprising Facts About the U.S. Army

How much do you know about the Army?


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14 Final Jeopardy! Questions Everybody Got Wrong

Jeopardy may be fun to watch, but you can't help but feel for the contestants when they get hit with...


Why Is it Called a Hamburger If There’s No Ham?

The iconic hamburger has a rich international history that's still up for debate.


15 Most Expensive Mistakes Ever Made

Everybody makes mistakes, but some are more high stakes than others. The next time you goof up, remember it can...


10 of the Most Controversial Statues and Monuments Around the World

Think again before you snap a photo with these iconic monuments.

The Stories Behind the Most Mysterious Places in the World

Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious locales have never been solved.


This Is Why Americans Say “Soccer” Instead of “Football”

Americans and Brits have many similarities and differences. One confusing difference is we use two different names for the same...


Where to Find Anti-Racism Books That Are (Thankfully) Now Sold Out

Educating yourself is the first step in getting conversations about racism started to make changes in our country. Don't use...


13 Things You Never Knew About Commencement Speeches

The word commencement isn’t the only relic from graduation ceremonies of yore. We’ve also kept the caps, the gowns, and,...


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“Toward” or “Towards”: Which Is Correct?

Does that one little "S" change the meaning? Or do these words in fact mean the same thing?


12 Amazing Asian Americans You Didn’t Learn About School

Kick-off Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month by learning about some of their incredible contributions.


How Do Viruses Get Their Names?

Yes, there's a serious scientific process for naming viruses. The name that sticks, though, is a different matter.


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Can You Answer These Basic Questions About Earth?

There's a lot we don't know about our home planet and solar system.

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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.


13 Major Countries That Aren’t Actually Countries

It's not easy to be a country. After checking out the following 13, you might never think of "country-hopping" in...



Why Are the Academy Awards Also Called the Oscars?

Break out this interesting bit of trivia at your next Oscar party.

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Disney Trivia: How Well Do You Know Your Favorite Disney Movies?

Whistle while you work ... on this Disney trivia quizzer about Mickey and Minnie, Disney movies and more


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25 Things Even Polite People Don’t Apologize For

Use your sick days unapologetically: Getting sick isn't a failure, it's a fact of life.


What Would Happen If the World’s Natural Resources Ran Out?

It's easy to take things like oxygen, water, and fuel for granted, but many of these precious resources are not...


13 Facts You Never Knew about Human Tears

These facts about tears are pretty eye-opening.


14 Jeopardy! Questions Even Champions Got Wrong

We curated a list of 14 questions that the champs got wrong. Test your knowledge and see how you stack...


15 Natural Phenomena That Only Happen in Winter

From snow squalls to bomb cyclones to hoarfrost and more, these winter phenomena are as beautiful as they are dangerous.