House keys are prosaic objects that carry extraordinary significance as symbols of home, security, place. Think for a moment: what do your house keys unlock? Do you always carry your house keys with you when you leave the house, or is your door usually unlocked? Do you, like me, sometimes...
Other frequently banned and challenged authors include novelist Jodi Picoult, manga author Yusei Matsui and children’s and young adult author Elana K. Arnold. The report lists the states with the highest rates of book banning in 2024-25 as Florida, with 2,304 instances; Texas (1,781); and Tennessee (1,622). “Never before in...
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. I love bacon. I love Brussels sprouts. Put them together and I’m sold. But the secret to these bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts? A drizzle of maple syrup! It makes them sweet,...
We received incredible submissions for this year’s 2025 Fan Art Contest, and it was nearly impossible to choose just a few to feature. Below are some standout pieces selected by Explore staff that best reflect the contest’s three categories: Wildlife, Public Lands/Water, and Habitat. You can still view the full...
Hard to believe we’re one week into October, and the race to get those Halloween fits together is already getting pretty heated. Spirit Halloween continues to drop looks into the month with a new officially licensed Sinners collection that features the lead characters of Ryan Coogler’s vampire blockbuster hit. The...
Thank you to Amazon for sponsoring this post. This year we’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you the very best deals from Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. From quiet luxuries to everyday essentials, our handpicked edit highlights the finds truly worth grabbing. Think of it as your shortcut...
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Native Americans often describe this enigmatic group as unlike any other tribe, advising caution in approaching them. Residing in seclusion within the Pacific Northwest mountains, they seek solitude yet remain unperturbed by encounters with outsiders. While few who have met them return to recount their...
Best Gifts Under $25 That Look Way More Expensive Finding the perfect gift doesn’t mean spending a fortune. With a little creativity (and some smart shopping) you can surprise your friends, family or coworkers with thoughtful presents that feel premium, even though they cost less than $25. Thanks to Rakuten’s...
France is facing further political chaos after the country's latest prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned after just 26 days in the role.Hours after quitting, Lecornu accepted a request from French President Emmanuel Macron to work on a plan for the "stability for the country" by Wednesday evening.That unexpected twist capped...
This week, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Celina Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters. They get into the way the League’s work has evolved over the past 105 years, with a focus on expanding access to the ballot, as well as on...
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