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Though some casual wine drinkers may resort to asking for “red” or “white,” many Americans want to know how to pronounce their favorite varietals. A recent analysis of Google search data showed that U.S. residents search for the correct pronunciation of certain wine types at high rates. This list reveals the top 21 wines we […]

You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. Native American tradition and accomplishments are vast and steeped in incredible feats.  From women warriors to your favorite movie snack, Native American tribes have contributed more to society than you probably realize. Without them, we

The United Kingdom is an old monarchy, and it has some laws dating back to medieval times. It’s hard to fathom, but some of these archaic rules are still on the books.  There are laws about everything from “operating a cow” intoxicated to gambling in the library. And most of them are still enforceable.  These

Not so long ago, tipping used to mean a customer rounding up their check at a restaurant if they were happy with the service they received. Now, it can mean being shown an iPad with extravagantly high tip recommendations for simple purchases. Pew Research Center dove into what’s changed about Americans’ views of tipping and

The game show “Jeopardy!” has delighted fans for decades with its thought-provoking trivia questions. At the end of each game, the host asks a Final Jeopardy question, which often proves tough to answer. Over the years, the Final Jeopardy round has stumped many contestants, who place wagers on their guesses. Right or wrong, their responses

If your teacher taught it in history class, it’s normal to assume it’s true. Ask any historian, though, and you might be surprised to learn the stuff of school history lessons is often riddled with inaccuracies.  Things we assume are real, like Columbus discovering America or Betsy Ross sewing the country’s first flag, might be