Pride Month in the U.S. Celebrates LGBTQ+ Progress and Equality
June is Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate their struggles and to raise awareness to issues they still face.
Comma vs. Colon: Take Our Punctuation Quiz!
Punctuation can really make or break a sentence. Test your knowledge of basic (and not-so-basic) punctuation conventions by taking this quiz!
Kernza: The Environment-friendly Wheat Crop that Wants to Feed the World
Kernza is a wheat-like grain that doesn't have to be replanted each year, making it the ideal crop to aid in the fight against climate change and help to feed the world.
What's the Difference Between Poisonous and Venomous?
The two words mean very different things and are often used incorrectly. We'll clear up the confusion.
Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors
While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was certainly the most vocal proponent at the time. But his medical colleagues mostly ridiculed his belief.
How Many Houseplants Do You Need for Good Indoor Air Quality?
For decades we've been told having houseplants can improve our indoor air quality. But is this true? And do you need to live in a veritable jungle to get better air quality?
