Here's How Much the Average Teacher Earns in Each State
The United States is short on educators. According to estimates from Brown University, there are roughly 55,000 vacant K-12 ...
The Many Reasons Why Your Vet Bills Are Rising
Inflation plays a role, of course, but there’s another major reason behind the spike in high vet costs: clinics going corporate. Many vet practices and hospitals that were previously independently ...
The Real History of Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” Speech
In spring 1863, The Atlantic published a feature on Sojourner Truth written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which inspired activist ...
7 Behaviors That Show Elephants Are Incredibly Smart
Elephants demonstrate complex behaviors that researchers have associated with empathy and mourning, pointing to the animals’ ...
‘Don’t Fire Until You See the Whites of Their Eyes’: The Obscure Origin of the Military Command
Legend has it that a heroic American commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill implored his men to hold their fire until their ...
What to Buy In May—Plus What You Should Probably Skip
If you want to make your money really stretch this month, you might have to wait until Memorial Day weekend (but the discounts will be worth it).
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10 Questions About the Kentucky Derby, Answered
Whether you're a fan of horse racing, garish hats, or mint in bourbon, the Kentucky Derby is certain to grab your attention when it airs from Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. Here’s ...