

Suzanne Raga
Joined: May 28, 2015
Suzanne Raga loves writing about everything from history, business, music, and literature to personal finance, life hacks, food trends, and health. A graduate of Princeton University, she is the author of You Rock! How To Be A Star Student & Still Have Fun, curator of the indie music blog After The Show, and a whiz at Latin Scrabble.


13 Secrets of Substitute Teachers

25 of History’s Greatest Moms

12 Fascinating Facts About Zelda Fitzgerald
7 Tips for How to Read Faster (and Still Understand What You Read)
Slogging through dense passages can be time-consuming, mentally exhausting, and hard on your eyes. Speed up the process—without sacrificing comprehension—with these tricks.
11 Fascinating Facts About Emily Dickinson
One of the most celebrated authors in history never saw a book published under her own name.
7 Things To Know Before Legally Changing Your Name
People legally change their first, middle, or last names for a variety of reasons. So what’s in a name (change)? A whole lot of paperwork.
12 Ways You Can Help Your Local Food Bank
More than 34 million Americans face food insecurity. Here are some ways you can help at your local food bank.
14 Fascinating Facts About Kurt Vonnegut
No, Kurt Vonnegut was not frat bros with Dr. Seuss. But the world-renowned author did love watching “Cheers.”
Florence Chadwick, the Woman Who Conquered the English Channel
People didn't think a woman could cross the English Channel both ways—until Florence Chadwick came along.
The Best Diner in All 50 States
From greasy spoons in small towns to famous restaurants in bigger cities, here are some of the best diners in all 50 states.
10 Surprising Facts About Charlotte Brontë
Though much of Charlotte Brontë's life was marked by tragedy, she wrote novels and poems that found great success in her lifetime and are still popular nearly 200 years later.
8 Facts About Pioneering Astronomer Caroline Herschel
Caroline Herschel was the first woman to discover a comet—and now there's a crater on the moon named after her.
10 Famous Siblings Who Conquered the World
These famous siblings changed the way we view everything from science and art to sports and literature.
What Benefits Do Presidents Get After They Leave Office?
The Former Presidents Act, which was passed by Dwight Eisenhower in 1958—largely to help Harry Truman, who struggled financially after leaving the Oval Office—entitles ex-presidents to a handful of benefits.
10 Little Facts About Louisa May Alcott
'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott was also an early suffragette who fought against slavery and registered women to vote.