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How I identified a probable pen name of Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott took part in a 19th-century literary culture of anonymity and guessing games. Universal Images Group/Getty Images Before Louisa May Alcott published the bestselling “ Little …
Here's how to support transgender youth, according to trans teens
Using resources from The Trevor Project and interviews with trans teens, Stacker explored how adults can best support trans children in their lives.
New vehicle costs are tempering but remain high relative to income
The General used data from Cox Automotive and Moody's Analytics to examine new vehicle affordability over the last decade for American consumers.
Why Franklin, Washington and Lincoln considered American democracy an 'experiment' -- and were unsure if it would survive
Voters in a county election, 1854. Etching by John Sartain after painting by George Caleb Bingham; National Gallery of Art From the time of the founding era to the present day, one of the more common …
Hate crimes are on the rise − but the narrow legal definition makes it hard to charge and convict
A Hasidic man walks past a police patrol car in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images With hate crimes, context is everything, and events outside …
Score Big with This Year’s Top Stocking Stuffers
(NewsUSA) - The holidays are right around the corner, and it’s time to think about stuffing those stockings. Check out this guide for details on this years can’t miss gifts from Spin …
New England stone walls lie at the intersection of history, archaeology, ecology and geoscience, and deserve a science of their own
A typical New England stone wall in Hebron, Conn. Robert M. Thorson, CC BY-ND The abandoned fieldstone walls of New England are every bit as iconic to the region as lobster pots, town greens, sap …
Why isn't there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
Matter in deep space is very spread out, which makes it impossible for any sound waves to travel. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI Curious Kids is a series for children of all …
How Christmas is celebrated around the world
Stacker dove into some of the ways people celebrate Christmas across the globe. Read on to learn more and gain inspiration for new family traditions.
20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas
Stacker compiled a list of fall and winter holidays celebrated all over the world, including religious festivals, ceremonies honoring the change of seasons, and secular events.
The science of procrastination and how to beat it
Wysa researched the psychology behind procrastination, what makes people do it, and how they can work to overcome it.
Tips to Make Holiday Giving Stress-Free
(BPT) - It’s the most wonderful time of the year. This means good cheer, festive gatherings, and a fair amount of stress. But there are ways to shop, prepare and get great gifts with ease. …
Unique baby names from the year you were born
Stacker highlighted one of the least-used baby names from each year between 1950 and 2022, using data from the Social Security Administration.
Health care inflation remains low as other services continue to spike
Vivian Health used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine year-over-year inflation for health care services compared to other services.
10 of the most downloaded mobile games of all time
Gamesville has compiled the 10 most downloaded games for Android devices using data from AppBrain.
The midcentury architecture of the Space Age in 5 essential Googie buildings
Living Spaces found five iconic Googie buildings using a variety of architectural, design, news, and travel sources.
