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10 Enchanting Places That Align with the Vernal Equinox

A shadowy serpent appears at Chichen Itza on the equinox.

10 Enchanting Places That Align with the Vernal Equinox

Why Was February Chosen to Celebrate Black History Month?

Vintage illustrations of African-American heroes, including Blanche Kelso Bruce, Frederick Douglass, and Hiram Rhoades Revels, surrounded by scenes of African-American life in the mid-1800s and portraits of Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, and Ulysses S. Grant.

Why Was February Chosen to Celebrate Black History Month?

The Curious Case of Thomas Lambert, the Child Who Seemingly Died Before He Was Born

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The Curious Case of Thomas Lambert, the Child Who Seemingly Died Before He Was Born

Grab an Exclusive Star Wars Enamel Pin Advent Calendar Before They Sell Out

Grab an Exclusive Star Wars Enamel Pin Advent Calendar Before They Sell Out

Order Mental Floss's Amazing Facts Desk Calendar to Learn Something New Every Day

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This Friends Advent Calendar Will Be There for You

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15 Facts About the Summer Solstice

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What Day Is It Again? Why It's So Easy to Lose Track of Time in Quarantine

Time has become a blur.

8 Things That Happened on Leap Day

On Leap Day in 1692, the first warrants were issued in the Salem Witch Trials.

Why Is There a Leap Day?

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10 Timely Facts About Leap Years

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Witness Pure Feline Bliss With This Cats on Catnip Calendar

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When Does a New Decade Actually Begin?

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ALDI’s Wine Advent Calendar Will Soon Be Here for the Holidays

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This Advent Calendar From Costco Features 24 Premium German Craft Beers

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Why is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?

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