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The Plot Thickens – But How? Exploring Plot’s Vital Role in Story Telling

There is no story without a plot. The essential plot elements take readers through the narrative, telling them what’s happening and why it matters. Plot … Read more

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10 Beloved Wedding Traditions With Super Sexist Origins

As the bride and groom head down the aisle to say their “I dos,” they may not realize how many wedding traditions exist due to … Read more

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23 Fantastic Things To Do in Illinois Plus Chicago’s Top 5!

The Land of Lincoln is an unassuming midwestern state with one massive claim to fame: The majestic city of Chicago. Illinois might be a flyover … Read more

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Corporate Brainwashing: 12 Disgusting Practices Business Tricked Us Into Believing as Normal

Corporations pulled a whammy on ordinary folks. They created a toxic work culture and then gaslighted everyone into thinking their practices were normal. Here are … Read more

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Calling All Horror Fans: Add these 12 US Horror Conventions to Your Bucket List

Murder and mayhem; Ghosts and goblins! A Parthenon of mystical creatures from the paranormal to the supernatural to the extraterrestrial represents humanity’s obsession with horror. … Read more

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Chilling Evidence We’re Living in a Real Life Dystopia Now

We all love Dystopian tales in fiction. But have you ever stopped to think we’re living in a real life dystopia already? The evidence points … Read more

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The Good the Bad and the Chaotic: 9 Dungeons & Dragons Character Alignments

Dungeons & Dragons soared in popularity in recent years, but before trying your hand at the popular tabletop game, you must first craft your character. … Read more

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13 Shady Products that are Really Just Modern Snake Oil

Snake Oil Salesmen of Yore tricked countless unsuspected customers into buying useless products. Though the wares have changed, the tactic remains. Here are some of … Read more

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These 12 Affordable Options Skyrocketed in Price Once Discovered by Rich People

When you’re poor, you do what you must to get by. Poor people throughout the ages developed innovative solutions to their poverty, using scraps to … Read more

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Travel Like a Pro: Avoid these 10 Common Pitfalls When Exploring Europe

Europe holds a mystical appeal for a lot of Americans. We learn all about European culture and history in school, while many of our families … Read more