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Frederick Douglass.

The list of Frederick Douglass's accomplishments is astonishing—respected orator, famous writer, abolitionist, civil rights leader, presidential consultant—even without considering that he was formerly enslaved.

JD Rinne
Spoiler: It all comes down to product reviews.

Want to score free product samples from Target and help your fellow shoppers along the way? With programs like these, you can.

Lauren Dana
When you're shopping at a flea market, have you ever stopped to wonder how it came by that name?

It’s another in a long line of etymologies that doesn’t have one clear-cut answer, but a few plausible (and interesting) possible explanations.

Matt Soniak
Forgot to grab a Valentine's Day gift? That's okay—these last-minute picks can help.

From tea subscription boxes to date night experiences, these last-minute Valentine's Day gifts will still seem thoughtful—and they'll never know you got them right before the holiday.

Lauren Dana
Furniture is no match for a cat’s claws.

You may not be able to stop your cat from scratching, but you can try to prevent them from shredding your couch to bits or gouging the door frames so badly you have to forfeit your apartment’s security deposit. 

Kerry Wolfe
An Indian eagle-owl.

Owls are enigmatic birds, by turns mysterious, lovable, or spooky, depending on whom you ask. Here are some key facts about these wise guys.

Joy Lanzendorfer
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