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Generation Jones is sandwiched immediately between Boomers and Gen X. Born from 1954 to 1965, Generation Jones is also sometimes referred to as...
Saving money is never a bad thing. And for those looking for economical solutions for how to cut back on spending, a smart place to start is taking an...
The job market for The Greatest Generation (born between 1901 and 1927), The Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945), and Baby Boomers (born...
Americans have unique body language and gestures that set them apart from other countries and cultures. These American quirks, such as pointing and...
Making friends and developing deeper, stronger relationships starts with good conversation. Sometimes that means small talk at work, while other times...
Dolly Parton was a master musician, accomplished cook, and, perhaps most importantly, an excellent communicator. Parton could masterfully handle any...
There is a lot of pressure to name a baby the absolute perfect name. And for many, the goal is to come up with a seriously beautiful name that is...
Baby Boomers (those born from 1946 to 1964) grew up during a time that required them to learn lots of life skills to get by. Without the technology...
People with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often struggle with organizational skills. According to a 2020 study, this may be due to...
The entrepreneurial spirit has always been alive and well in the United States. Starting a business and seeing it succeed is the “American Dream.”...
For older generations, keeping up with technology can be a struggle—especially with swiftly-moving developments like AI (artificial intelligence)....
Deep cleaning and decluttering a home is a daunting task, especially for empty nesters. After spending a lifetime creating memories and living...
Home Alone remains one of the most popular movies in the United States. In fact, a 2026 YouGov survey reported it as America’s third-favorite film...
There are two camps when it comes to walking speed: fast walkers and slow walkers. In a crowd of commuters, it’s easy to differentiate who is who....
There is no “right” way to grieve. But finding new ways to heal when grief rears its head is a mission for artist Katie Southworth. Southworth...
Getting pregnant with triplets is rare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, triplet (or higher) births happen in an average...
There’s nothing better than walking into a clean, fresh-smelling house. Breathing in a delightful smell as soon as you walk in can make you feel...
Kelly Clarkson gave her Kelly Clarkson Show viewers one of the most memorable Kellyoke performances in the final episode of her daytime talk show on...
Parallel parking can trigger serious anxiety. With so little space and so many angles to perfect, nailing a parallel parking job deserves a prize. The...
Sister Wendy Beckett educated the world about art and art history throughout the 1990s. A Carmelite nun who spent most of her time cloistered in...
Mister Rogers was a monumental part of childhood for many in the Gen X and Millennial generations. And his legacy as a loving and compassionate...
Boomer parents and their Millennial adult children navigate many modern relationship dynamics. A recent trend has included cutting off contact...
The Great Depression began in the United States in 1929 and ended in 1939. One silver lining of the Great Depression was the expansion of hobbies....
Shopping for groceries these days is anything but inexpensive. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports, the...
Helen Hulick went to jail in 1938 for wearing pants. Although it may sound ludicrous, it’s a true story. Hulick was a 28-year-old kindergarten...
Dolly Parton was a singer, an actress, and a “really, really good cook“. Parton, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, shared her...
Coming across an animal skeleton in the wild will stop anyone in their tracks with awe and wonder. But when marine biologist Madison McKay saw a...
Ninety-year-old Donna James came to her daughter with a sweet request: a lap dog. Little did she know, Mocha, a blind rescue Chihuahua, was looking...
Generation Jones, people born from 1954 to 1965, is considered a ‘micro-generation’ between Boomers and Generation X. Though typically lumped in...
Getting ready to go back to school marks the bittersweet end of summer and the excitement of a new school year. Prepping usually involves running...
Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield, Ohio, is like no other grocery store in the United States. For starters, it’s massive. It measures...
Wendy’s is one of America’s most beloved fast food chains. In the 1980s, Wendy’s restaurants adopted an iconic architectural design that set...
The key to finding happiness has been widely researched. The data on happiness suggest that it comes down to our connections with others. Dr. Sonja...
The Holocaust lasted from 1933-1945. Since then, incredible stories of people helping Jews and other persecuted groups survive have continued to be...
From the first organized movement for women’s suffrage in the United States, it was many long years before the 19th Amendment officially granted...
Computer science has come a long way. The very first electronic digital computer is credited to physicist and mathematician John Vincent Atanasoff and...
It’s easy to make mistakes if you speak English. From mispronouncing common words that come up in conversation (we’re looking at you, mischievous)...
Being a parent brings unexpected surprises everyday. From sudden unexpected talent show appearances to their hilarious locker decor and expert...
Whether you are a native English speaker or trying to learn how to speak English for the first time, there is no denying that the English language is...
Complaining can creep its way into conversation, and it happens very frequently. According to Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World, people...
Graduating from high school is a major milestone, but for a high school student in Oahu, Hawaii, it was a hard fought achievement. Eric Schultz, 18,...
Confidence is not always easy to have in social settings, especially when meeting new people. In 2021, a YouGov study found that 37% of Americans...
Kids today are struggling with resilience. A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that only 40% of school-age children...
Younger generations swiftly adapt when learning the latest technologies. Whether it’s the latest iPhone, Meta Glasses, or a new app, it’s usually...
Struggling to find a sense of self is part of the human condition. What makes each person unique and “themself” is a complex topic in psychology...
Baby name trends change every year. In 2025, the top baby names are Olivia and Noah. But another big trend in baby naming is the rising popularity of...
Russian writer and philosopher Leo Tolstoy created many literary masterpieces during his lifetime, including Anna Karenina and War and Peace. Works of...
Mark Twain is one of the most celebrated authors in American history. Throughout his long career as a writer and lecturer, he instilled his wisdom...
Dog trainer Jerri Scherff kept seeing a man in her neighborhood walking with a dog leash in his hand, but without a dog. After driving by multiple...
In the 1980s, food was entering a new era of convenience. A big reason was more women continuing to enter the workforce throughout the ’80s, a trend...