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The Rules of Curling: A Spectator’s Guide
Every four years during the Winter Olympics, you look up the rules of curling, only to promptly forget them. Here
10 Quick Facts About Beijing
After writing about Detroit and Rochester, NY, I figured it was time to up my game. And I opted to
What Is Black History Month?
Underneath the shine of every country’s polished exterior lies a dark and not-so-proud history, often defined by inequity. One way
The Winter Olympics in 10 Numbers
C’est un grand plaisir d’écrire sur les Jeux olympiques d’hiver. I didn’t want to run afoul of the International Olympic
What Is 5G? The 5th-Grade Answer
You’ve heard a ton about 5G. By this point, you’re thinking you should get a 5G-capable device and then throw
What Is Silicon? 10 Things You Should Know
I’m not going to say it’s oxygen, but silicon has become a major player in our lives. What exactly is
Russian Trivia for the American
I’m not going to lie—most of my knowledge about Russia comes from Rocky IV. Okay, it’s maybe not that bad,
10 Facts About Ukraine for the Non-Ukrainian
When you live in the US, you don’t hear much about other countries. That is, unless something bad could happen,
Who Was MLK? The 10-Number Answer
In order to change the world, you got to have that it factor. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) clearly met
How Do the NFL Playoffs Work?
You have to know a little about the National Football League (NFL) in order to function in American society. And