Geography
From Bogotá to Bergen, cities around the world are transforming public transportation to reduce their carbon footprints. Here’s what these efforts are looking like so far.
Cities Around the World are Fighting Climate Change With Public Transit. Here’s How.
History
Ever wondered why the Republican Party is sometimes referred to as the GOP? We’re taking a look at the term’s origins.
What Does GOP Mean in Politics Now vs. When It Was Conceived?
History
Día de los Muertos is an annual Mexican tradition that honors loved ones who have passed on. Take a look at the day's true history and the ways people celebrate today.
Día de los Muertos: Traditions, History & Contemporary Ways to Celebrate
Science
Plenty of people have allegedly seen Bigfoot — and even captured his supposed likeness on film. But do those claims have any validity?
Strange Americana: Does Video Footage of Bigfoot Really Exist?
History
“The silent majority” is a term that’s been used by politicians, journalists, and Twitter users all over the world. Where did this term originate, and what does it actually mean?
Is There a Real Silent Majority?
Science
The number of superstorms increases year after year. Is there anything humans can do to stop them from forming?
Is There Anything We Can Do to Prevent Superstorms?
World View
TikTok is no longer just an entertainment platform — now, it’s helping teachers and educators share their knowledge. Check out some of the best educational TikTok accounts to follow.
Smart on Social: 8 of the Best Educational TikTok Accounts
Science
In Japan, an artificial intelligence system originally developed to help bakeries is now helping doctors. Find out how the BakeryScan bread-spotting robot may have a new role in diagnosing cancer.
Meet the Bread-Scanning AI System That’s Learning to Help Doctors Diagnose Cancer
World View
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023. Here’s what you need to know.
The REAL ID Act: Everything You Need to Know About the New REAL ID Deadline
Science
Ever wondered what makes you special? Biologically speaking, genes you inherit from your parents determine your characteristics.
What Are Genes? Genetics 101 for All Ages
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Smart on Social: 8 of the Best Educational TikTok Accounts
The REAL ID Act: Everything You Need to Know About the New REAL ID Deadline
Cybersecurity Awareness: How to Prevent Cybercrime and Protect Your Personal Information
What Does It Mean to Decriminalize a Law?
Here's How Indigenous Communities Are Leading the Global Fight Against Climate Change
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Cities Around the World are Fighting Climate Change With Public Transit. Here’s How.
Lake Tahoe: From Gold Mine to Mountain Getaway
Strange Americana: Frank Lloyd Wright's Rural Taliesin Retreat Is an Architectural Wonder
Strange Americana: The Best Roadside Attractions in Northeastern States
Strange Americana: The Best Roadside Attractions in the Midwest
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What Does GOP Mean in Politics Now vs. When It Was Conceived?
Día de los Muertos: Traditions, History & Contemporary Ways to Celebrate
Is There a Real Silent Majority?
Don't Get a Tarot Reading Without First Learning the Cards' Surprising Origins
Has an "October Surprise" Ever Changed the Outcome of a Presidential Election?
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