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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

The History and Traditions That Make Hanukkah Light Up

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Do You Know the History Behind Black Friday?

Current Events

Hallowmas vs. All Saints’ Day: What’s The Day After Halloween...

Commonly Confused

What Does the Word “Halloween” Mean?

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How Well Do You Know The Language Of The US...

Education

What Is the Meaning of Labor Day?

History

Bask In the Glow Of Independence Day With These Words

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Do You Know the History and Importance of Juneteenth?

Education

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

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The Mysterious Origins of the Month of April’s Name

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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?