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12 Things About Shopping Malls You Never Knew

Get ready to learn some interesting facts about everyone’s favorite in-person shopping centers

Which Turkey Came First: the Bird or the Country?

The history of the term turkey tells a surprising story of mistaken identities and global trade. But is the star...

Are You Eating Croissants the Wrong Way? According to an Etiquette Expert, You Might Be

Are you committing this cardinal croissant sin? Our etiquette expert weighs in.

How to Make Sure Your Early Vote Is Counted

Experts explain how to verify your early ballot has been counted in the upcoming presidential election

Which States Have Election Day as a Holiday?

As the time to vote draws near, find out if Election Day is a holiday in your state—and how to...

Why 60 Degrees Feels Colder in the Fall than the Spring

It's the exact same temperature, but it doesn't feel identical from season to season

Elephants and Donkeys: How Did the Political Parties Get Their Animal Symbols?

The symbols tied to the Democratic and Republican parties have actually been around for more than 100 years

12 “Polite” Ways You’re Talking About Grief That Are Actually Hurtful

Grief can be hard to talk about. Here's what to say when you don't know what to say.

If You Have One of These Rare Barbies, It Could Be Worth More Than $27,000

Check your attic to see if your old Barbie could be worth a small fortune!

10 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Should Follow

These essential wedding invitation etiquette rules will help you spread the word that you are getting hitched—without a hitch

23 Email Etiquette Rules You Still Need to Follow

Email etiquette rules change as fast as technology—make sure you stay on top of them!

I Stopped Hiding My Disability, and It Opened Up New Worlds

Everyone is hiding something—but embracing that secret part of yourself can change everything

How to Eat with Chopsticks Like an Absolute Pro

Become a chopsticks master in no time with these handy step-by-step instructions and etiquette tips for how to eat with...

How to Eat Crawfish the Right Way

Messy, delicious and full of Cajun flavor—here's how to eat crawfish just like they do on the bayou

17 Things to Say In an Interview to Land the Job, According to Hiring Managers

This is your chance to show them that you're the ideal candidate. Here's what to say in an interview if...

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50 People with the Highest IQs in the World

Learn about the geniuses with some of the highest IQ scores ever reported

19 Etiquette Mistakes You’re Making at the Doctor’s Office

From eavesdropping on other patients to using speakerphone in the waiting room, our experts share the worst doctor's office etiquette...

14 Polite Habits Baristas Secretly Hate, According to Starbucks Employees

You mean well, but some of the things you do in an attempt to be polite at the coffee shop...

16 Polite Habits Bartenders Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Yes, you’re out for a night of fun, but bartenders are working. Here’s how to avoid the most common bar...

15 Good Luck Plants to Bring Fortune to Your Home

Placed strategically throughout the house, certain good luck plants are believed to bring prosperity, fortune, health and more. Here's what...

11 Polite Habits House Cleaners Secretly Hate—and What to Do Instead

Your intentions may be good, but these "helpful" habits don't help your house cleaner at all

Do Astronauts Actually Vote from Space?

Can astronauts cast a ballot from orbit? We asked election officials to explain.

How to See a Once-in-a-Lifetime Comet—Tonight!

Blink and you might miss your chance to see this once-in-a-lifetime comet. Here's how to make sure you catch a...

The One Thing You Shouldn’t Do on Election Day

If you don't learn this important rule before heading to your local polling station, you may not be allowed to...

This Is What the “O” in “O’clock” Stands For

We say this word multiple times a day, but what does it really mean? Two linguists took the time to...

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How One Man Is Fighting Book Bans in His Community and Across the Country

There's a new (and easy) way to share banned books in your community. Here's what to know, according to someone...

If You See a Paw-Print Sticker on a Mailbox, Here’s What It Means

We asked a veteran mail carrier to explain what those paw-print stickers mean—and how pet owners can help protect postal...

August Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year

Celebrate August holidays, from National Friendship Day and National Golf Month to International Cat Day and more

This Is the Real Reason Pill Bottles Are Orange

That ubiquitous amber color serves a surprising—and surprisingly important—purpose. Who knew?

These States Have the Most Polite Airline Passengers

Who's most likely to give you the armrest on a flight? Who won't recline their seat without asking first? We're...

This Is What the Code on Your Milk Jug Means

Moo-ve over expiration dates. There's another important code on your milk carton.

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