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Here’s how to steer a predictable discussion about teamwork and manners to one on sex and panda discrimination.
Here’s how to steer a predictable discussion about teamwork and manners to one on sex and panda discrimination.
Discover the most memorable advertising slogans that stuck with us. How many have you uttered without even realizing it?
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Shakespeare is the first known citation for over a thousand words and even more meanings—but new research occasionally shows that Shakespeare actually didn't originate some phrases, a trend that will likely continue over time.
Medieval dog names ran the gamut from 'Argument' to 'Feete.'
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When “Midnight’s Children” was released in 1981, The New York Times pronounced that “the literary map of India is about to be redrawn.” Here’s what you should know about the novel that introduced the authorial voice of Salman Rushdie.
Some states try to look out for workers. Others actually set minimums below the federal rate.
The microscopic “moss piglets” may be the hardiest creatures on Earth—and anywhere else.
Idioms like Mandarin’s ‘take your pants off to fart’ make no sense to English speakers—at least, not English speaker who haven’t read this list.
From ‘kibosh’ to ‘niche,’ these words can trip up even the most meticulous English speakers.
There's more scandal involved than you'd think.
The act of bringing another person into the world comes with a whole host of things you might not have anticipated, from a phenomenon called “lightning crotch” and disappearing belly buttons to unexpected excrement and so much more.
Charlemagne, the 7th-century king of the Franks, had about 20 children who went on to establish Europe’s royal houses and populate most of Europe.
From James Joyce to Ernest Hemingway, discover which famous author signature is worth the most.
In South Korea, newlyweds receive carved wooden ducks. In Russia, brides get kidnapped.
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From St. Louis’s City Museum to the Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee, discover the most unique playgrounds for kids across the United States.
Here are 20 of the world's trickiest names, from ‘Sean’ to ‘Saoirse.’ (No, they’re not all Irish.)
“Little Women” is one of the world's most beloved novels—but Louisa May Alcott only wrote it to help her father get a publishing contract.
You won't confuse a moth and a butterfly or an alligator and a crocodile again.
From Reynard to Robin Hood, these fictional foxes all left a lasting impression.
Some songs remain mysterious. Others, like "My Sharona," have a clear (albeit disturbing) origin.
Got a double-ear Lincoln penny or a coin that reads "In God We Rust"? You're in luck: They're worth money.