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Stock up on back-to-school essentials with Amazon's new college hub.

Amazon’s Off To College Hub Has Thousands of Back-To-School Items on the Cheap

Amazon's Off to College page is loaded with back-to-school essentials so you can get the new year off to a great start.

Smart Shopping Team

It's not about aesthetics.

Why Do Some School Buses Have White Roofs?

The white roofs on school buses help keep things cool in more ways than one.

Ellen Gutoskey

The Ohio State University Has Won Its Fight to Trademark the Word ‘The’

The Ohio State University has officially registered a trademark for one of the most common words in the English language.

Michele Debczak



Help your loved one kickstart their next chapter with these fun (and useful) graduation gifts.

11 of the Best Graduation Gifts That New Grads Will Actually Use

From Apple AirPods Pro earbuds to Instax Mini 11 instant cameras, here are the best graduation gifts that new grads will actually put to use.

Elaine Selna


Tassels aren't one-side-fits-all.

Which Side of a Graduation Cap Does the Tassel Go On?

Graduation tassel placement depends on what degree you’re getting—and whether you’ve actually graduated yet.

Ellen Gutoskey


Taylor Swift at the New York premiere of her short film "All Too Well" in 2021.

New York University Is Currently Offering a Taylor Swift Course

How to Cross Over From Country Music Princess to Pop Music Queen in 10 Years or Less (Taylor’s Version).

Ellen Gutoskey


School safety patrols: Keeping kids safe from maniac drivers since the 1920s.

A Brief History of the School Safety Patrol

The nationwide program that makes streets safer for kids owes a debt to a one-armed British General.

Jake Rossen
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