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May's Full Moon Is the Flower Moon
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Native American tribes have called the May moon the flower moon for centuries. The name even inspired a best-selling novel and film.
Why July's Full Moon Is Known as the Buck Moon
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And this month's buck moon is extra-special because it is a supermoon!
April's Pink Moon Is Pretty, But Not Really Pink
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April's pink moon isn't called pink because our beloved bright white moon suddenly takes on a rosy hue. So, why is it called the "pink moon"?
No Need to Howl When You See January's Wolf Moon
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January's moon is called the wolf moon, but it's also known as the center moon and the freeze up moon (among other names). Here's why.
Your Teachers Will Be Impressed If You Can Guess the Modern Day Names of These Places
A top-seller at any U.S. Chinese restaurant, the plum and soy flavored dish Peking duck is named after China's largest city of Beijing ... Wait, what? Like so many places across the globe, Beijing's former name lives on only in recipes, history books and memories. Learn more with this quiz!
What Supernatural Animal Am I?
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Some of us are cat people and some of us are dog people, but have you ever felt like you were maybe a dragon person deep down inside? Want to know what supernatural creature lurks inside you? Unleash the beast in this quiz!
Why Arkansas Is Never Pronounced 'Ar-Kansas'
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HowStuffWorks looks at the pronunciation of Arkansas and Kansas.
John Smith's True Story Is Way Better Than the Fictional Tale
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John Smith has been described as a tireless soldier, self-promoter and publicist. In today's speak, you might even call him an influencer.
Why August's Moon Is Known as the Sturgeon Moon
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The August 2023 full moon is known as the sturgeon moon. This year, it's also a supermoon and will be followed by a blue moon at the end of the month!
Can You Identify These Canadian National Treasures?
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The second-largest country in the world, Canada is full of important landmarks (both natural and manmade.) Can you guess what they are from a photo?