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When the Declaration of Independence Was Written…
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I am a dumb American who happens to live near Canada, making me more than equipped to take on this
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The History of Jazz in Less Than 5 Minutes
Listen, you’re busy. You got work, bills, the gym, that extra class you’re taking, and the occasional happy hour to
Gun Lingo for the Non-Enthusiast (With a Soundtrack!)
If you’re a gun enthusiast, I highly recommend you read something else—perhaps this article about Twenty One Pilots (although there’s
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The 10 Best Twenty One Pilots Songs
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A Definition of the Great Migration With 10 Key Stats
Before diving in, I wanted to reiterate a point that I’ve made many times—the concept of race is…garbage. Unfortunately, in
When the Declaration of Independence Was Written…
When you’re American (like me), it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the world revolves around the
Wimbledon: The 10 Things You Should Know
I previously expressed curiosity at the immense popularity of rolling a 1.68-inch-diameter ball along grass into a hole. And here
What Is Canada Day? (For the Dumb American)
I am a dumb American who happens to live near Canada, making me more than equipped to take on this
What Is the PGA Tour? 10 Numbers You Should Know
As humans, it’s kind of hard to predict what’s going to be popular. I mean, who would’ve guessed that watching
The History of Jazz in Less Than 5 Minutes
Listen, you’re busy. You got work, bills, the gym, that extra class you’re taking, and the occasional happy hour to
Gun Lingo for the Non-Enthusiast (With a Soundtrack!)
If you’re a gun enthusiast, I highly recommend you read something else—perhaps this article about Twenty One Pilots (although there’s
What Is Juneteenth? The Quick Answer and a Soundtrack
How, you might ask, can you take an ugly history and make it something beautiful? Juneteenth has the right idea—acknowledge
The 10 Best Twenty One Pilots Songs
I didn’t want to be accused of being one of those people who claims that the music they listened to
The History of the NRA in 20 Numbers
When people think America, they think a few things—apple pie, generous portion sizes, an obsession with tipping, SUVs, and, of
A Definition of the Great Migration With 10 Key Stats
Before diving in, I wanted to reiterate a point that I’ve made many times—the concept of race is…garbage. Unfortunately, in