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The History And Traditions That Make Hanukkah Light Up

Get To The Heart Of Soul Food With These Words

Food & Drink

Nine Terms In Everyday Language That Are Retronyms

History

Unfurl These Banner Facts And Words About Flag Day

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How Did The Month Of June Get Its Name?

History

Terms That Show The Diversity Of Jewish American Life

Education

Where Did The Tradition Of Giving Apples To Teachers Come...

Education

How Did The Month Of May Get Its Name?

History

What Makes Holi The Most Colorful Event Of The Year?

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What Makes “Passover” A Day Not To Overlook?

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Festive Language Facts For Saint Patrick’s Day

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What Is The Origin Of “Beware The Ides Of March”?

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The Forgotten Verses Of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

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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"?

Find out the answer here!

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?