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Amelia Earhart.

Groundbreaking aviator Amelia Earhart, born on July 24, 1897, was a pioneer, a legend, and a mystery. Discover the events that shaped her daring life and puzzling death.

Amanda Green








These episodes were pulled from TV.

Over the years, a number of TV series have removed specific episodes from their rerun schedules. Some eventually return to the airwaves, while others may be serving a lifetime ban.

Kathleen Elise, Austin Thompson
Grab your magnifying glass.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Ellen Gutoskey


No taxation without representation!

Residents of Washington, D.C., have no governor, no voting representation in Congress, and only limited local authority. The reason is simple: D.C. isn’t a state. Let’s break down the history and future of D.C. statehood.

Zoë Randolph