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The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum in Illinois Might Shut Down Forever—Here’s How to Help Save It

A baby Hemingway tottered through the halls of this idyllic edifice.

The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum in Illinois Might Shut Down Forever—Here’s How to Help Save It

Which Places Should We Protect First to Stop Climate Change? This Interactive Map Tells You

A look at the Global Safety Net's online map application.

Which Places Should We Protect First to Stop Climate Change? This Interactive Map Tells You

Norwegians May Hold the Secret to Braving a Winter Lockdown

Some people can change their winter mindset.

Norwegians May Hold the Secret to Braving a Winter Lockdown

UFO Sightings Are Up 51 Percent During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With more free time as a result of the pandemic, people have been reporting more UFO sightings.

UFO Sightings Are Up 51 Percent During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As Movie Theaters Struggle, Farmers Are Running Out of Room for Unsold Popcorn

Lynda Sanchez, Unsplash

What You Should Know About Coronavirus Face Masks for Halloween

The coronavirus pandemic doesn't need to interfere with your Halloween activities.

Trick-or-Treat Safely on Halloween With This Interactive Map From Hershey’s

Yuting Gao, Pexels

Aruba Is Inviting People Who Work From Home to Work From The Beach Instead

Choose your new cubicle.

Just How Clean Is the Air On an Airplane?

Air quality in airplane cabins has become a growing concern during the coronavirus pandemic.

How—and When—to Vote by Mail in Each State

Voting by mail isn't the type of task you can procrastinate.

What Is Herd Immunity?

It's not exactly the "safety in numbers" situation you might be imagining.

How Many Lives Could You Save Wearing a Face Mask? This Calculator Tells You

Wearing a face mask can save lives.

America’s Major Airlines Are Encouraging More People to Travel By Doing Away With Change Fees

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham Estate Is Becoming a Drive-In Movie Theater (For One Weekend Only)

Imagine watching Lady Gaga belt out "Shallow" from A Star Is Born with Sandringham House in the background.

The Strange Things Each State Is Googling Right Now

If the owner of this computer is from Arkansas, they're about to Google "Little Debbie cakes."

The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It

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