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A group of swans goes by more than one name, and the right word depends on what the birds are doing. The question "what is a group of swans called" sounds simple, but English loves options, especially when birds get involved.

By Nico Avelle

When you ask, "How many data centers does AWS have," you're really asking how the world’s largest cloud provider builds enough computing power to support wide swaths of the publicly available internet.

By Grant Virellan

Abortion-friendly states are where abortion access is protected by law after the Supreme Court overturned Roe.

By Lena Thaywick

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If you want to know the worst hand in poker, you are really asking which two cards lose the most money over time.

By Isla Brevant

If you are researching the tax-friendly states for retirees, you are really asking how to stretch retirement income on a fixed income.

By Jasper Merrenor

Otters are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica, sliding down muddy banks, cracking shellfish and floating on their backs. People often ask, "What is a group of otters called," because these animals spend so much time together.

By Nico Avelle

How do AI detectors work? Ah, so you want to understand how machines try to tell machine writing from human writing.

By Grant Virellan

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The most trans-friendly states are where transgender people can live everyday life with legal protections, healthcare access, and a basic sense of safety.

By Lena Thaywick

Dragons fill stories, games and legends across the world, so it makes sense that people often wonder, "What is a group of dragons called?" Unlike cats or birds, dragons are invented creatures, which gives language a little more freedom.

By Grant Virellan

When you fire up a search engine, you're tapping into a powerful money-making machine. But did you know that you can use a search engine that donates to charity? These platforms turn your clicks into donations, letting you support causes like climate action, education, and hunger relief with every query.

By Grant Virellan

If you are researching the longest-lasting cars, you are really asking which vehicles keep rolling when others quit.

By Miles Norellin

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Spiders live in nearly every environment on Earth, from forests and wetlands to deserts and homes shared with humans. People often ask "what is a group of spiders called" because spotting many spiders together feels out of step with how these animals usually behave.

By Nico Avelle

Bottled water drinkers often assume a bottle automatically means better than tap water.

By Wren Corvayne

Making life abroad a reality means balancing money, safety, culture, and daily life in a host country that is not your home country. It's important to consider each of those factors in harmony with each other when determining the best countries for expats.

By Lena Thaywick

By asking, "how many data centers does google have," you're really asking how the internet stays on.

By Grant Virellan

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Skunks wander through yards, forests and fields across North and South America, usually alone and minding their own business. Since they're largely loners, we wouldn't be surprised if you've never thought to ask, "What is a group of skunks called?"

By Nico Avelle

If you are searching for the most gay-friendly cities in the U.S., you are really asking a science-of-people question: Where do laws, culture, and community line up so LGBTQ people can live ordinary lives (or at least as "ordinary" as straight people)?

By Lena Thaywick

Football is a game of inches, probabilities, and relentless math. Over a full regular season, wins and losses stack up like data points, but when teams finish with the same win/loss record, the numbers underneath tell the real story.

By Isla Brevant

Building a Disney packing list for your Walt Disney World trip is essentially systems engineering for a theme park.

By Elena Tralwyn

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If you're a real estate investor or a property owner looking to expand your rental property portfolio, location matters—a lot.

By Jasper Merrenor

When you see a line of baby ducks waddling behind their mother, it’s more than just adorable. It’s a structured group with its own name!

By Nico Avelle

The fall of the Berlin Wall was one of the most powerful and symbolic moments of the 20th century. But why did the Berlin Wall fall?

By Lena Thaywick

When it comes to gender equality, peace, and safety, some nations go above and beyond. The best countries for women offer security, inclusion, and opportunities across societal levels.

By Lena Thaywick

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Birds may not hold government sessions, but in the world of collective nouns, they sure know how to form one.

By Nico Avelle

Some people thrive in the spotlight. Others shine brightest behind the scenes. If you're someone who values alone time, deep focus, and quiet environments, you're not alone—which is why we compiled a list of the best jobs for introverts.

By Jasper Merrenor