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Mabon Is the 'Pagan Thanksgiving' Even Non-Wiccans Can Celebrate
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Mabon is a fairly recent Pagan festival created to give thanks for the harvest. What does Mabon mean and how is it celebrated?
The 'X' Factor: Why Some Advocates Prefer 'Latine' to 'Latinx'
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Many people think 'Latine' is a better gender-inclusive term than 'Latinx.' Here's why.
5 Most Common Last Names on Each Continent (Except Antarctica)
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The surnames popular around the globe reflect everything from one's ancestry to regional colonizers to occupations.
Why Do We Say White Collar and Blue Collar?
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How did blue collar, white collar (and pink collar!) end up in our lexicon, and what are the origins of their meanings?
Who Is Liz Truss, Great Britain's New Prime Minister?
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Chosen by the Conservative Party, Liz Truss succeeds Boris Johnson to become the U.K's prime minister, the 15th to serve under Queen Elizabeth.
When You Wish Upon a Stone ... Make It a Striped One
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You may have wished upon a star, but have you ever wished upon a rock? Find a lucky wishing stone and give it a try.
How Zen Koans Unlock the (Gateless) Gate of Enlightenment
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A koan is a riddle or puzzle that Zen Buddhists use during meditation to help them unravel greater truths. We look at some examples to see how these enigmatic sayings work.
Why Do We Call It a Piggyback Ride?
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It's a strange phrase when you think about it, as people don't normally ride pigs. So where did it come from?
Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!
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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.
Chautauqua Has Promoted Free Speech and Learning for Nearly 150 Years
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The Chautauqua Institution, where Salman Rushdie was attacked Aug. 12, 2022, was founded nearly 150 years ago to promote the free exchange of ideas and learning to benefit individuals and society.