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10 Mousey Facts About Mussaurus
Scientists know little about what growing up in the age of dinosaurs was like, but Mussaurus can help us better explore this intriguing subject.
11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Paul Revere
Everyone knows about Paul Revere’s midnight ride, but this patriot did a lot more to help America gain its independence. Here are 11 little-known facts about the Founding Father.
A Month by Month Guide To The Anglo-Saxon Calendar
From the month of cakes to the month of blood sacrifices

11 Ordinary People Who Aided the Revolution
Here are 11 of the unsung heroes who made huge contributions to the American Revolution.

15 Schoolhouse Rock Facts
Let's look back on the original run of catchy tunes that are still worth watching.
15 Creative LEGO "Brickfilms"
From movie trailers to sports matches made with LEGOs, there's a wide world of "brickfilms" online.
15 Words and Phrases from 1915
Terms that first appeared in print in 1915 reveal something about life a hundred years ago. Although the war in Europe left its mark on the lexicon, there are also signs of the changing times in arts and culture.
15 Early Telephone Etiquette Rules We Should Bring Back
Take this opportunity to brush up on some old-fashioned phone etiquette from the days when the technology was brand-new—this way, you won't be caught off-guard next time someone actually dials your number to give you a ring.
15 Gorgeous Little Free Libraries
Little free libraries have sprung up all over the world in the last five years.

11 Amazing Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Benjamin Franklin
Before he was a Founding Father, the multifaceted, ever-experimental Benjamin Franklin was a great many other things—from street performer to political cartoonist, and even a middle-aged widow. Here are a few highlights of Franklin’s early days.
13 Words of the Year from Other Countries
The U.S. words of the year for 2014 included vape, culture, and #blacklivesmatter. But what about the rest of the world? Here are the word of the year winners from 13 other countries.


