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African American English derives from a historical past of contact between multiple language speakers. It varies across age, ethnicity, class, and gender. There is more than one AAE.

African descendants in the U.S. have been speaking varieties of English, today known as African American Language (AAL), for many centuries. Here's what you should know.

Groundhog handler John Griffiths holding Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day 2020.

The history of Groundhog Day stretches back hundreds of years. But, as it turns out, the furry animal isn’t the best at getting the forecast right.

From enslaved woman to Underground Railroad guide and Civil War spy, Harriet Tubman led a remarkable life.

An illustration by William L. Sheppard of John White and company discussing the ‘CROATOAN’ clue.

What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke? Corporate greed, dreadful diplomacy, and the wrath of Mother Nature. Also, we don’t know.

These memoirs offer an intimate look at some of your favorite stars.

From Prince Harry's 'Spare' to 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis, the best celebrity memoirs to read this year will be tough to put down.

A couple walking through the courtyard of the Taj Mahal.

From Richard Wagner’s symphony for his wife to the Taj Mahal, these are the most impressive demonstrations of love from history.

Toni Morrison has written some of literature’s most enduring classics, from 'The Bluest Eye' to 'Beloved' and beyond. Here's what you need to know about the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

Have a cozy night indoors with these relaxing candles.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy a cozy night in with the best soy wax candles from Mrs. Meyer’s, Homesick Candles, and other top brands.

Paul Rudd has proven he can take on any part, serious or goofy.

Cordyceps in a human in HBO's 'The Last of Us.'

In HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us,’ Cordyceps fungus has infected humanity, turning those unlucky enough to become hosts into clicking, screaming, mushroomy monsters. Here’s what you need to know about the real fungus.

These little cats aren't short on cuteness, that's for sure.

Munchkin cats are often compared to dachshunds because of their unique size. Discover more facts about these adorable felines here.

Get familiar with the best markets for first-time home buyers.

If you’re shopping for your first home, consider one of the best housing markets for first-time buyers in 2023.

Great kitchen gadgets don't have to take up a ton of space.

Reclaim precious counter space with these space-saving kitchen gadgets from Smeg, Cuisinart, and other top brands.

'Clatterfart' and 'twattle-basket' are way more entertaining than 'chatterbox.'

We all know someone who never seems to stop talking. They’re a yammerer, a babbler, a chatterbox—but they’re also a blatherskite, a clatterfart, and a twattle-basket.

The Razzie Awards can be an entertaining antithesis to the Oscars. But sometimes, the nominations are surprisingly similar.

Kazuo Ishiguro at the Hay Festival 2010.

Kazuo Ishiguro was 27 years old when he published his first novel, 1982’s ‘A Pale View of Hills.’ Since then, he has left an indelible mark on literature through works that the Nobel Prize committee described as “novels of great emotional force.”