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Gender-Neutral U.S. Passports Are Coming Soon
The gender rules for U.S. passports got loosened last year. Soon, they’ll be more inclusive than ever.
The Senate Just Passed a Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The Senate has unanimously decided that the Daylight Saving Time system of falling back and springing forward just isn’t worth it.
Some French Poutine Restaurants Have Had to Explain That They’re Not Affiliated With Vladimir Putin
In French, Vladimir Putin’s surname is spelled ‘Poutine,’ which is causing problems for the country’s poutine eateries.
Chernobyl Has Lost Power in Ukraine, Raising Concerns Over Escaping Radiation
It’s a development that could potentially have serious repercussions for Europe.
Why Is Ukraine’s Capital City Now Called ‘Kyiv,’ Not ‘Kiev’?
‘Kyiv’ is not a new name for the capital of Ukraine—and the Kyiv-or-Kiev discussion isn’t new, either.
Yes, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Voiced Paddington Bear
Zelenskyy had a successful acting career before becoming Ukraine's president, including a stint as the marmalade-loving bear in two feature films.
What’s the Difference Between a State and a Commonwealth?
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Massachusetts are technically commonwealths, not states. Here's the meaning behind the term.
How Did ‘The Gilded Age’ Get Its Name?
The time period that inspired HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ was opulent—but its golden veneer masked something less glamorous.
The Royal Rundown on Cleopatra's Children
Cleopatra famously had relationships with the Roman generals Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Less, however, is remembered about the four children she had with these men.
When Dan Quayle and 12-Year-Old Elijah Wood Starred in a 1994 Super Bowl Commercial
It probably wasn’t a coincidence that Dan Quayle, who famously misspelled ‘potato,’ started shilling for potato chips.
New California Law Will Require Period Products to be Free In All Public Schools and Colleges Beginning in 2022
Starting in 2022, California's public colleges and schools grades six through 12 will be required to provide free pads and tampons to their students.
11 Indigenous Leaders You Should Know
These Indigenous politicians, activists, linguists, teachers, and artists—who work to preserve their heritage and secure civil rights—deserve to be better known.
20 Headline-Making Animals
Whether their fame lasted for 15 minutes or a lifetime, the notoriety these animals received was well-deserved.
Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Life and Work Will Be the Subject of a New Exhibition at the New-York Historical Society
‘Notorious RBG,’ the bestselling book, has inspired a traveling retrospective dedicated to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
What’s the Gubernatorial Line of Succession in the United States?
The lieutenant governor is to the gubernatorial line of succession what the vice president is to the presidential line of succession. Yes, there are exceptions.
A High Schooler Will Have Their Hannibal Fan Art Displayed at the U.S. Capitol
A high school student's 'Hannibal' fan art was selected as a winner of the Congressional Art Competition and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building.
When a Founding Father Invited Prince Henry of Prussia to Rule America
As part of the "Prussian scheme," some of America's Founding Fathers invited the Prince of Prussia to rule the United States as king.
The Word Boycott Comes From a British Land Agent Shunned by His Town
When Charles Boycott tried to evict struggling Irish farmers during a famine, they ran him right out of Ireland.
How a Czech Rock Band Helped Smash the Iron Curtain
The Plastic People of the Universe started out covering Velvet Underground songs in Prague clubs. By 1989, the band had helped crush communism in the Eastern Bloc.
100 Fascinating Facts About the British Royal Family
The British royal family has a history of intrigue and scandal—and at least one royal shoe breaker-inner.
Doris Miller, the Naval Cook Who Became a Hero of Pearl Harbor
Doris Miller was stationed on the USS 'West Virginia' when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Despite being prohibited from gunnery training due to his race, Miller ended up saving an untold number of lives.
Mattel Adds an Eleanor Roosevelt Barbie to Its ‘Inspiring Women’ Series
Eleanor Roosevelt is joining Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Sally Ride, and other ‘Inspiring Women’ Barbies.
When Chumbawamba Released an Album Celebrating Margaret Thatcher’s Death
The “Tubthumping” rockers bid adieu to the Iron Lady with a touching musical tribute featuring “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead.”