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.

11 Illuminating Facts About Hanukkah

10 Fascinating Facts About Louisa May Alcott

Why Do Most Lemons Have Seeds, While Most Limes Don’t?

11 Things You Might Not Know About Panda Express

12 Fascinating Facts About Claude Monet

The father of French impressionism paid a gardener to dust his water lilies.

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

Pineapples used to be expensive in Europe and colonial America. The South American fruit has been a symbol of wealth, luxury, and hospitality.

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

13 Secrets of Substitute Teachers

They often arrive at work unsure exactly who and what they’ll be teaching—but they have some tricks up their sleeves to get up to speed quickly.

25 of History’s Greatest Moms

To celebrate Mother’s Day, here are 25 of history’s greatest moms.

12 Fascinating Facts About Zelda Fitzgerald

The '80s video game 'Legend of Zelda' was definitely named after "America's first flapper." Learn more incredible facts about Zelda Fitzgerald here.

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.