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26 Famous People’s Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

Sorry, but you've likely been pronouncing the names of these famous celebs and historical figures incorrectly. Here, we're setting the record straight.

The Secret Meaning Behind the Numbers on Your Egg Carton

An egg carton's expiration date is not as reliable as it seems. Here's how to tell if eggs are fresh.


If You See a Gold Porch Light, This Is What It Means

Like red, green and purple porch lights, gold porch lights also have a meaning behind them


How to Send Food Back at a Restaurant Without Being Rude, According to a Chef

Not satisfied with your meal? It's perfectly acceptable to (politely) send food back at a restaurant. Here's when and how...


16 Holiday-Party Etiquette Mistakes You’re Probably Making—and How to Avoid Them

Sure, you know the big missteps to avoid at the annual Christmas bash. But what about these subtle holiday-party etiquette...

How to Focus: 9 Science-Backed Ways to Block Out the Noise and Improve Your Concentration Jt

Feeling distracted? Learn how to regain your focus and maintain concentration with these science-backed tips and tricks.


2 Things to Do with Cucumber Peels for Healthy Plants

This plant-care DIY is the perfect way to use cucumber peels


So You Got a Bad Haircut—Here’s What to Say and How to Fix It

Don’t leave the salon in tears. These expert tips will show you how to fix a bad haircut and deal...


What Is the Rarest Birthday?

How popular is your day of birth? Celebrate the rarest birthdays—and the most common!


6 Eye-Catching Vertical Gardens Designed to Grow Up in Small Spaces

Vertical gardens aren't just for urban spaces anymore. With so many options for creating green walls, flower towers and food...


8 Best Indoor Herb Garden Kits Anyone Can Grow at Home

Growing fresh herbs isn't just for trendy restaurants and professional chefs. You too can get in on the farm fresh...


8 Best Indoor Plant Pots and Planters to House Your Growing Greenery

No matter the number of houseplants you already own, these indoor plant pots will inspire you to buy more.


11 Best Plant Stands to Show Off Your Indoor Garden

Every plant parent should have a gorgeous indoor plant stand to display their pride and joy.

How to Grow Your Own Food: A Beginner’s Guide

Everything you need to know about growing your own food at home, whether you have a large backyard or a...


10 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard

Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?


The Meaning Behind Your 50 Favorite Flowers

From honoring rainbow-riding goddesses to warding off monsters, your favorite flowers have some fascinating stories behind their colorful blooms.


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When Is Memorial Day 2025, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

It's not just the unofficial beginning of summer. Read up on this holiday's meaning and history before Memorial Day 2025...


Why Does Daylight Saving Time Start at 2 a.m.?

As the saying goes, "spring forward, fall back." But why does the time change at 2 a.m.?


25 Fun Facts About Pi Your Math Teacher Might Have Missed – JT

Learn these interesting facts about pi before Pi Day on March 14


The Fascinating History Behind These 24 Christmas Symbols

How did decorated trees, cut-out cookies and stockings by the fireplace become Christmas symbols?


19 Christmas Brainteasers You’ll Love Unwrapping

Take a break from holiday shopping and decorating to solve these tricky Christmas brainteasers


140 Christmas Movie Trivia Questions (with Answers)

Think you know your holiday films? Test your knowledge with these Christmas movie trivia questions—they're not as easy as you...

What Is Christmas, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

Christmas is America's No. 1 favorite holiday—90% of us celebrate it. But what is Christmas, exactly, and how did it...


35 LGBTQ Books Everyone Should Read, Chosen by Queer Authors

We asked 16 queer authors to share the best LGBTQ books they've ever read. Here are their top picks.


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85 Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers for Spooktacular Fun

Test your knowledge of Oct. 31 facts with these Halloween trivia questions—answers included!


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The History of Jack-o’-Lanterns and How They Became a Halloween Tradition

Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween? This fun tradition dates way, way back to ancient customs and a spooky...


75 Tricky Pop Culture Trivia Questions (With Answers!)

Think you’re a pop culture pro? Some of these answers may not be as obvious as you’d think.


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60 Patriotic 4th of July Trivia Questions to Test Your Red, White and Blue IQ

Impress those history buffs by breaking out this 4th of July trivia at the Independence Day barbecue