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How Much Money Should I Be Saving After College?

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The Technicolor Life of L. Frank Baum, the Man Who Created Oz

Once upon a time, fairy tales were dark fables designed to scare children into good behavior. L. Frank Baum thought kids deserved better.

Pick the Name That Best Fits the Given Words

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How to Fly the American Flag

Flag Day is June 14. We thought it might be a good time to take a look at the rules for respectfully displaying the American flag.

Why Are Barber Poles Red, White, and Blue?

It would be fair to guess that the design has something to do with patriotism. The truth, however, isn't so heartwarming.

25 Can't-Miss Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is coming up fast.

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Canadian MP Gives Speech in Mohawk in Parliament for the First Time

Marc Miller of Montreal spoke in Mohawk to honor the beginning of Aboriginal History Month

Name the Body Part That's Part of the Saying

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20 Winning Words From Past National Spelling Bees

The only word that matters to the spellers in the 90th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is: champion.

The Best Way to Watch Jaws Is While Floating in a Lake

Duh-nuh, duh-nuh...

5 Must-See Titles Hitting Netflix in June

From giant pigs to pro women wrestlers of the '80s, the streaming service has something for everyone.

How 9 Louisville Neighborhoods Got Their Names

Whether it has to do with Irish immigrants, cement companies, or bricks, here are some of the stories behind Louisville's many 'hoods.

Name the Largest U.S. Cities by Time Zone: Central

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Monster Wave Rocks the Southern Ocean

Oceanographers were positively giddy.

Seemingly Magic Wallet Keeps All the Essentials at Half the Size

Get a thinner wallet without giving up your hotel cards.

5 Facts About Native American Activist Richard Oakes

A key figure in Native American history, Oakes once occupied Alcatraz Island in the hopes of the U.S. recognizing its cultural heritage.

15 Damn Fine Twin Peaks Products

Items to enjoy alongside the new season of the cult favorite.

Figure Out the Words that Start With 'S' and End With 'O'

Can you figure out the one-word answers that start with 'S' and end in 'O' by their description?

Pixar Trivia of Escalating Difficulty

How many can you answer correctly without missing?

7 Creative Ways to Give Back to Your Community

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7 Everyday Opportunities to Give Back You May Be Missing

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11 English Words That Make More Sense When You Know Their Arabic Roots

What kind of mating is a checkmate? What kind of hair is mohair? What does a fanfare have to do with fans? It all makes sense when you go back to the Arabic roots of these words.

An 1830s print of visitors arriving at a hermitage.

The Strange, Short-Lived British Trend of Hiring Ornamental Hermits

For grand gentlemen of the 1800s, a hermit was the must-have garden accessory.

10 TV Shows That Recycled Their Sets

There’s a reason why a couple episodes of ‘Star Trek’ look as if they were shot in Andy Griffith’s Mayberry.