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What Is the Worst License Plate?
If you drive (or have been in a car), you’ve probably noticed those vanity license plates. You know, the custom ones? The ones that you normally see on electric cars about how green they are? […]
Month: January 2020
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What Is the Story Behind Jack and Jill?
You would be hard-pressed to find a child that couldn’t finish the sentence ‘Jack and Jill went up the hill…’ from the wildly popular English nursery rhyme. While the rhyme seems benign enough, there is […]
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10 Abraham Lincoln Facts You Might Not Know
Born on February 12th, 1809, Abraham Lincoln is among the most famous presidents in American history. Besides strengthening the federal government and modernizing the US economy, Lincoln is perhaps best known for the role he […]
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New Badges: Weekend Warrior, Colorado Badge-alanche, and North American Notable
Clear your weekend plans. There are badges to be earned!
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Why Is Denver the Capital of Colorado?
As the capital of Colorado, Denver is perhaps best known for it’s incredible location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Home to stunning views and scenery, Denver is known as “The Mile High City” […]
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Why Is Tehran the Capital of Iran?
Many of us only hear about the country of Iran in relation to today’s turbulent and tense international conflicts. However, there is so much more to this diverse country worth knowing. Located in southwestern Asia, […]
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Who Was Alexander the Great? What Is He Famous For?
Alexander the Great is a pivotal historical figure. Born in 356 BCE, he was the heir to King Philip II of Macedon’s (his father’s) throne. However, a single throne didn’t turn out to be enough […]
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What Is Chinese New Year?
After the abundant year of the ox, we are now entering 2022 — year of the tiger! In Chinese tradition, the tiger is a valued animal. Those born in the year of the tiger are […]
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Four Mentally Stimulating Activities for Your School Reunion
The letters of the word “reunion” can be rearranged into one 6-letter word. Can you figure out what it is? While you puzzle over that mentally stimulating diversion, let’s talk about reunions. School reunions happen […]
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What Is a Baby Boomer? Why Are They Called That?
We all know that every generation gets a label that becomes used to refer to the group. From The Silent Generation to Generation X to Baby Boomers to Millennials to Generation Z, we’ve heard all […]