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From "Born in the U.S.A." to "We Shall Overcome" and "Sweet Home Alabama," these songs encapsulate America in all its glory and complexity.

Look back at some of the social media platforms from the 2000s, and realize that kids today will never understand.

Starting a career can be stressful, especially if you live in some of these locations.

The true origins of the animal idiom remain a mystery--but the theories are wild.

No, we're not talking about "middle." Here's what the slang word "mid" means.

Think your cookout is just a casual summer kickoff? From SPAM skewers to "Liberty steaks," the classic Memorial Day menu holds a lot of hidden military history.

Many theories surround these long-standing mysteries, without any conclusions made.

A few of the Fab Four's most iconic songs were penned by the "Quiet Beatle."

For fans of the art of Japanese animation and lovers of puns, May is an important month. That's because it's "Ani-May!" And what better way of celebrating than ...

A poem is the reason why Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day.