The Many Reasons Why Your Vet Bills Are Rising
Inflation plays a role, of course, but there’s another major reason behind the spike in high vet costs: clinics going corporate. Many vet practices and hospitals that were previously independently ...
Here's How Much the Average Teacher Earns in Each State
The United States is short on educators. According to estimates from Brown University, there are roughly 55,000 vacant K-12 ...
10 Things You Might Not Know About Mother’s Day
The holiday can get surprisingly expensive. Everyone knows Mother’s Day —which in 2023 is Sunday, May 12—is the day to remind your mom just how much you love and appreciate her. But just how many ...
13 Stylish Facts About dELiA*s
Millennial women across the United States will remember rushing to their mailboxes after school to grab the hottest catalog ...
The Real History of Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” Speech
In spring 1863, The Atlantic published a feature on Sojourner Truth written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which inspired activist ...
What to Buy In May—Plus What You Should Probably Skip
If you want to make your money really stretch this month, you might have to wait until Memorial Day weekend (but the discounts will be worth it).
7 Common Misconceptions About OCD
Often, people assume those with OCD are clean freaks or germaphobes. You may imagine someone vigorously scrubbing their hands or mopping their floors until they shine. Or maybe you picture OCD as ...
7 Behaviors That Show Elephants Are Incredibly Smart
Elephants demonstrate complex behaviors that researchers have associated with empathy and mourning, pointing to the animals’ ...
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10 Questions About the Kentucky Derby, Answered
Whether you're a fan of horse racing, garish hats, or mint in bourbon, the Kentucky Derby is certain to grab your attention when it airs from Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. Here’s ...
Why Do We Call Hit Movies ‘Blockbusters’?
Today, the word blockbuster is usually associated with movies, whether you’re talking about a film that achieved massive success at the box office or a certain defunct video rental chain. Though its ...
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The 20 Most Spoken Languages in the World
Every year, Ethnologue mines the data on more than 7000 languages to see which ones are most popular across the globe. Read on to find out if your native language topped the 2023 list (and learn a fun ...
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Why Do People Drink Mint Juleps at the Kentucky Derby?
A refreshing mint julep. / Brent Hofacker / 500Px Plus via Getty Images Whether you plan to enjoy the race from Churchill Downs or don an elaborate hat in the comfort of your own home, if you're ...