Education

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   “Democrat” vs. “Republican”: Where Did The Parties Get Their Names?

   In the United States, the words Democrat and Republican are widely used to mean the two major American political parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. We often hear these words used to describe things the parties do or the people connected to them. For example, former Vice President Joe Biden is the Democratic candidate for president, and members of the Republican Party are …

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   Where Did The Acronyms POTUS And FLOTUS Come From?

   The faster we move, the more abbreviations and acronyms we use, and when it comes to talking about the folks who reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—otherwise known as the White House—there are plenty of acronyms to choose from. The White House has always been home to POTUS (President of the United States). As we have yet to have a female or gay president, if the …

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   Why Do “Left” And “Right” Mean Liberal And Conservative?

   In election years, the words left and right more often bring to mind the political spectrum than they do directions in space. But, how did liberal politics become associated with the word left, anyways? And why are conservatives labelled as right? You know how we always warn you to be skeptical of origin stories that sound too good to be true? Well, the history of …

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   What Do The Latin Phrases And Symbols On The Dollar Bill Mean?

   Whether you call it a buck, a single, a one, or a bill, the linen and cotton-blend currency resting in your wallet at this very moment contains a smorgasbord of images, symbols and Latin phrases—some hidden in plain sight. What do they mean and, once deciphered, can they unlock a series of veiled messages from our forefathers? Where does the word dollar come from? The …

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   Why Do We Use Uppercase And Lowercase Letters?

   Learning to write is a major milestone, and your little one will inevitably have some questions about why we do things the way we do during the process. We’re here to help you answer them. For example, a beginning writer might want to know how the letter W developed (why is it called double-U?) and why Q so often needs U. Another question sure to pop up …

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   What’s A Unique Homework Routine That Works?

   Even with the best homework routine, homework is getting harder and harder and weirder and weirder. So we asked some tutors and parents what has worked for them before.
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   These Wacky Words Originated In The USA
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   Has Your Family Been Singing These Kids Song Lyrics Incorrectly?
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   The Art And Origin Of The Dad Joke
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    The Oldest Words In The English Language