Rebecca OConnell

Rebecca OConnell

Rebecca O'Connell is a former assistant editor for mentalfloss.com. She lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend and a Venus fly trap because she's not allowed to get a dog.

Treat a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week.

National Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 kicks off on Monday, May 8—and here are 20 of the best teacher gifts that could be perfect for the educator in your life.

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A moose in Maine.

Explore some big facts about moose, from their antler combat to the mystery behind their declining populations.

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Yorkies know how to strut their stuff.

Yorkshire Terrier dogs—better known as Yorkies—have a lot of personality packed into their tiny bodies. Learn more about this energetic breed and its history.

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