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   A Language Of Pride: Understand The Terms Around LGBTQ Identity

   by Min Straussman June is Pride Month in the United States and around the world. Pride, formerly known as Gay Pride, is a recognition of LGBTQ identity, affirmation of equal rights, and celebration of visibility, dignity, and diversity in the LGBTQ community. During Pride Month, communities hold marches and other events to raise awareness about LGBTQ issues such as transphobia (anti-transgender) and workplace discrimination. Pride Month …

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   Democrats And Republicans: Why Are They Donkeys And Elephants?

   While the bald eagle is a national symbol for the United States, the two major political parties that govern it are often represented by two different animals: a donkey for the Democratic Party and an elephant for the Republican Party. These animals are commonly linked with these two parties in everything from political analysis to bumper stickers. Why these two animals, though? Why not an …

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   How Disease Names Like Monkeypox Can Mislead And Stigmatize

   When it comes to disease, we’re more and more aware of symptoms, prevention, treatments, and long-term effects. But there’s another, often less-considered factor that can have far-reaching consequences for public health: a disease’s name. What we call a disease—both popularly and officially—can affect how people perceive it, whether they understand how its spread can be prevented, and whether they seek treatment for it. The fact …

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   The Mandela Effect, Streisand Effect, And Other “Effects”

   You know that thing that happens when you first learn about something and then you start seeing it everywhere? Or when participants in a medical trial start to feel better even though they’ve been taking the pill with nothing in it? Helpfully, there are names for these things.   In the context of psychology, these “things that happen”—these phenomena—are often referred to as effects, especially in …

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   Reset Those Study Skills With 10 New Year’s Resolutions For Students

   By Ashley Austrew As you get ready to turn the page in your planners and welcome a new year, you’re probably thinking about some of the ways you’d like to better yourself and the things you’d like to accomplish in 2024. New Year’s resolutions are popular because the new year represents a time of renewal. It’s an opportunity to shed the old habits and beliefs …

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   Why Do We Have “Red States” And “Blue States”?

   If you’ve watched (or even tried to avoid) the news as a presidential election heats up, you’re probably well aware that political pundits like to use the color red to represent the Republican Party and blue for the Democratic Party. A “red state” votes Republican in presidential elections and Senate races, while a “blue state” leans Democratic. No matter which news program you favor, they …

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   What Are The Hardest Languages To Learn?

   Learning a new language has many benefits. Not only are you able to connect with more people in this world and expand your cultural awareness, but as you learn a new language, you’re also training your brain. Language lessons can improve memory, concentration, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. According to most estimates, there are more than 7,000 languages spoken around the world—and as you consider which language …

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   Pachyderm And Other Elephant Words You’ll Never Forget

   They say an elephant never forgets. In more than 60 years, the world’s leading conservation organization—World Wildlife Fund (WWF)—has never forgotten the elephant. And neither should we. In honor of World Elephant Day 2020, Dictionary.com teamed up with WWF to go behind the scenes and  share new words relating to this type of pachyderm (a fun word that refers to very large mammals with thick …

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   Why Did Facebook Trademark The Word “Book”? Is That Legal?

   In 2012, Facebook’s user agreement set off some red flags. When users logged into their Facebook accounts, they agreed that: “You will not use our copyrights or trademarks (including Facebook, the Facebook and F Logos, FB, Face, Poke, Book and Wall), or any confusingly similar marks, except as expressly permitted by our Brand Usage Guidelines or with our prior written permission.” What does that legalese …

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    “Teacher” vs. “Tutor”: Why Most Kids Need Both

    By Ashley Austrew Teachers are some of the most important people in a child’s life. We honor them on World Teacher Day on October 5 and May, when National Teacher Day is held during the first full week. It’s only fitting, after all, because teachers spend almost every day with kids, teaching them not only the basic skills they need to grow and thrive, but …

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    POV: We Explain TikTok Slang

    Are you mid? Is based a compliment? Do you have opps? TikTok, like all social media, is a place where slang, acronyms, and spicy memes live their best (and worst) lives, popping up in videos, in comments, and as hashtags. Even if all you’re doing is browsing TikTok for the most highbrow of cat videos (sure you are), it’s nearly impossible to avoid terms like …

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    10 Songs You Had No Idea Were Inspired By Literature

    Sometimes it’s hard not to hum that song that’s stuck in your head. It’s also incredibly satisfying when you’re able to hum it all the way through. What you may not realize, however, is that sometimes as you hum your favorite earworm, you might be humming about a piece of literature, motifs and all. Take a look at the rock songs below, and see which …