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.

People who could not afford to buy a pineapple to display used to rent one.

The Super Luxe History of Pineapples—And Why They Used to Cost $8000

They make school days more exciting, that's for sure.

13 Secrets of Substitute Teachers

25 of History’s Greatest Moms

12 Fascinating Facts About Zelda Fitzgerald

Use these tips to conquer your TBR pile.

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.

For when you’re ready to reintroduce yourself.

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.

Even a small donation makes a huge difference.

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.

The Williams sisters have won plenty of gold on their own and in doubles competition.

10 Famous Siblings Who Conquered the World

These famous siblings changed the way we view everything from science and art to sports and literature.

Barack Obama walks on the colonnade after leaving the Oval Office for the last time as President on January 20, 2017.

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.