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12 things to know before lighting a firework
Lighting fireworks seems simple. Match, light, run. But if you've ever had one tip over, misfire, or shoot sideways, you know it's not that easy. Most people focus on the…
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14 English words that are actually German
Some English words sound familiar and normal—until you discover that they weren’t always that way. Many of them have German origins. “Kindergarten” and “doppelgänger” aren’t exactly secret, but they’re just…
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14 rules for attending 4th of July parties
The Fourth of July is one of those days where the rules get a little fuzzy. Everyone’s excited, people are outside all day, food is everywhere, and the drinks usually…
10 things that signal ‘bad Fourth of July guest’
The Fourth of July is meant to be a day spent with friends and family, eating good food and watching fireworks, feeling that loose, summertime vibe. But let’s be real:…
12 signs your 4th of July party needs help
Fourth of July parties come with some serious expectations to live up to. Guests want fireworks, they want good food and they want that summertime easy-breezy feeling. But the signs…
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12 foods from the ’70s we don’t miss
There’s a lot of nostalgia for the ‘70s—but let’s be real, not everything from that decade deserves a comeback. Especially not the food. People were obsessed with things in Jell-O,…
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18 regular tasks many boomers still recall
You don’t see a lot of the little things people used to do anymore. They quietly went away, but if you’re a Boomer, those habits probably feel fresh in your…
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12 English words that are often mispronounced
English is full of words that look one way, sound another, and confuse everyone in between. Some of the most mispronounced words aren’t complicated at all. They just don’t follow…
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10 things you say after living with controlling parents
Our upbringings mold us in more ways than one, even influencing the language we use without us realizing it. There are certain phrases that we say subconsciously, but these phrases…
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14 things people argue about online
Nothing beats the energy of an online argument over something completely ridiculous. The beauty of the internet is that anyone can turn even the smallest or silliest topic into a…