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How Well Do You Know The Language Of The US Constitution?

What Is The Meaning Of Labor Day?

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Bask In the Glow Of Independence Day With These Words

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Do You Know The History And Importance Of Juneteenth?

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¡Oye! Do You Know What Cinco De Mayo Is Really...

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What To Know About The Holidays Called Eid

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What Is “Maundy Thursday,” And What Does “Maundy” Mean?

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How Did April 1 Become “April Fools’ Day”?

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The Major Facts About The Month of Ramadan

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From Suffrage To Sisterhood: What Is Feminism And What Does...

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Is It Called Presidents’ Day Or Washington’s Birthday?

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Understanding Black History: 10 Terms That Illuminate The Black Experience...

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What's The Secret History Of The Term "Pundit"?

Regardless of your opinions about the pundits you see on TV every day, you'll want to know the sage and also secretive history of the word "pundit." Take a look.

Learn about the term!

Afghanistan, Kazakhstan: How Many “-stans” Are There?

The suffix –stan is Persian and Urdu for “place of,” or "where one stands." Can you name all the countries whose name ends in "-stan"?

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Deepen Your Understanding Of Black History With These Terms

Strengthen your grasp of Black history by learning about some of the terms that have played an important role in Black lives and American history.

Do you know these 10 terms?