13 History Buffs Share the Most Overrated Person in History
I’m just going out on a limb here, but I’m going to guess that 100% of these are wealthy white males. And I mean, that’s fair because history lopsidedly remembers those types of people, since they tend to be the “winners” and the rulers and the people who learn how to read and write. But...
Here’s When to Use ‘Due to’ and ‘Because of’ in a Sentence
The English language is mind-bogglingly confusing. There are so many random rules it’s enough to make your head spin. Like, what’s the difference between “due to” and “because of,” exactly? And do you need to keep track of when to use one versus the other? The differences are very subtle, but somewhat important, if you’re...
George Floyd’s Daughter Paid Touching Tribute to Her Dad Saying He “Changed the World”
The killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police touched off marches across the U.S. and abroad. Black citizens have taken to the streets demanding accountability within law enforcement and a review of racist policies and treatment. Out of the shouting, chanting and singing from the streets, a small but meaningful voice reminded...
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12 Statues Nobody Will Ever Tear Down Because They’re Awesome
As a country, we’re going through a time of reflection brought on by the protests of Black citizens of the racism they face by law enforcement and in all areas of their everyday lives. As we strive to have meaningful conversations about race, one of the casualties of the Black Lives Matter movement has been...
10 Statues That Fit Really Well Into Their Surroundings
As we go through our cultural examination in the wake of people protesting America’s history of racism and police brutality, statues are the first items getting the heave-ho. Many of the targeted statues have been of Confederate leaders and early American explorers. But as emotions are still heightened and debates around system changes are only...
Canned Bread Is Actually Making a Comeback
Picture this: Instead of pulling out a slice of bread from a loaf in a plastic bag, you pull your bread out of a can, then cut it yourself. Wait…. what?!? Yeah… it’s a thing and it has been a thing for a minute… This was the reality starting in the late 1920s, especially in...
12 Memes About the 1990s That Make You Feel Very Nostalgic
While it was actually happening, I didn’t think the 1990s were a great time to grow up, but in hindsight, it was pretty awesome. Good music, good movies, good TV shows, and the world wasn’t totally on fire yet. At least for the most part. Looking back on it, that decade really does seem like...
