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Jimmy Carter Quote Graphic: The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.

Famous and lesser-known quotes from Jimmy Carter on hope, service, and humanity

We’ve collected Jimmy Carter’s most famous quotes — as well as some of his most inspiring lesser-known quotes
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Pink October Awareness Month Calendar

October's awareness months and days you should know about

The ultimate calendar of October’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Pumpkin on a front porch, representing October quotes

85 October quotes and poems to inspire, motivate, and uplift

To help you delight in the splendor of October, we’ve curated a selection of positive and inspiring quotes (and poems) about the tenth month of the year.
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An illustration of the southeast corner of the United States, covered by a red heart. It sits atop a photo of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, here’s how you can help survivors in North Carolina & the surrounding region.
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An aerial view of outer space

What is ‘Net Zero’, anyway? A short history of a monumental concept

Last month, the leaders of the G7 declared their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
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A black and white portrait of Frederick Douglass

What Frederick Douglass learned from an Irish anti-slavery activist: 'Agitate, agitate, agitate'

Though Frederick Douglass remains the most well-known abolitionist to visit Ireland in the decades prior to the American Civil War, he was not the only one.
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The bamboo coral Isidella displaying bioluminescence in the Caribbean in 2009

From glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have used bioluminescence to communicate for millions of years — here's what scientists still don't know about it

At least 94 living organisms produce their own light through a chemical reaction inside their bodies – an ability called bioluminescence.
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Eighteen yellow thumbs-up emojis are arranged in a grid against a blue background, with one red thumbs-down emoji standing out in the center of the image.

TikTok loves 'dopamine menus'. What are they — and what are some ideas you can add to yours?

One social media influencer went viral recently for sharing a different kind of menu — a “dopamine menu” or dopamenu.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Quote Graphic: Your great strength is knowing who you are. — Oscar de la Renta

Powerful Hispanic Heritage Month quotes that celebrate culture and resilience

We’ve curated a collection of beautiful quotes about what it means to be Hispanic and Latino — to celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month and all year long.
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Hikers on an elevated desert trail In Phoenix area with cactus and mountains in background.

The best (and worst) U.S. cities for getting outside in 2024

Going outside more frequently has the potential to improve health outcomes along with your mental health and quality of life. But where you live impacts how easy and convenient it is to spend time in the great outdoors throughout the year.
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Text bubbles in different colors featuring different Spanish words.

Want to be inclusive? Stop using 'Latinx' and start using 'Latine'

There’s a gender-inclusive term that’s already being used by Spanish-speaking activists that works as a far more natural replacement.‍
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A group of kids in a classroom listening to their teacher

Today's school children practice running for their lives — but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters

A new initiative by the National Academies has been initiated to assess the effects of active shooter drills on student health and well-being and to determine best practices in preparing schools to respond to threats of violence.
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