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Here’s Why Teens Keep Diaries
Anne Frank’s reasons for keeping a diary might not be all that different from your own. Read some of the many ways teenagers today use diaries.
The not-so-secret life of a TikTok-famous teen
Teenagers are making their voices heard in short, online snippets. Spend some time with an unassuming Internet star.
A Syrian Refugee’s Story
A journalist reflects on the relationship she formed with a woman finding hope even in turmoil.
China transferred detained Uighurs to factories used by global brands
The minority Uighurs in China face mistreatment, re-education, and forced labor. Learn what some big companies have to say about their role.
The people helping strangers during the coronavirus pandemic
In challenging times, some people step up to help others, even people they don’t know. Read about some of the lighthearted kindnesses being shared.
Your body language shapes who you are
Research has shown a surprising conclusion about body language: Practicing more confident, open posture for just a couple of minutes changes the levels of two key hormones, leading to a genuine feeling of increased confidence.
9 Legends of American Folklore
Folktales show us a lot about who we once were and still are. Check out these descriptions of nine classic characters from American folklore: Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Sally Ann Thunder, Johnny Appleseed, Mike Fink, Pecos Bill, Geronimo, and Old Stormalong. Why were they so famous? Why are they still famous today?
Teen Journalist Shares His Perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic
An eighth grader shares his experience with how the 2020 pandemic has affected his daily life and his career aspirations.
What Does It Mean for America to Put Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill?
The U.S. Treasury recently decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. Click on this link to read a discussion by several writers and editors from The Atlantic about the significance of this change to American currency.
Katy Perry, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, and others share what they wish they’d known as a teenager
Check out this link to learn what advice some of the most famous and successful people in the world have for teenagers.
Falling in love is the easy part
As Romeo and Juliet could tell you, it’s less difficult to fall in love than to sustain it. A columnist who participated in a famous experiment about falling in love shares her experience.
The age of loneliness is killing us
In this essay, writer George Monbiot explores the current state of humanity—and finds that it centers not on our devotion to technology, but instead on our loss of bonds with others.
Where would we be without George Washington?
George Washington retired shortly after the American Revolution and re-emerged on the political scene several years later. In this essay, historian Edward Larson emphasizes the significance of these actions and makes a connection to modern global revolutions.
Archaeologists Are Hunting for the Lost French Fleet That Nearly Conquered Spanish Florida
Archaeologists are looking for the wreckage of a fleet of French ships that was lost near present-day Florida in 1565. Why are scientists so interested in this shipwreck from long ago? The loss of the ships brought an end to French colonization in the Americas.
Self-control, smells and how our spending is affected
Studies have shown how materialism, loneliness, and even smell affect how consumers spend money. As you read this article, think about your own decision-making when it comes to shopping.
How Much Sleep Are We Losing to Our Electronic Devices?
Did you know that most Americans sleep with some sort of electronic device in their rooms at night? Do you? Find out how this habit might be affecting your sleep.
What are the effects of isolation in the mind?
University of Chicago researchers have found that lonely people have less activity in the ventral striatum part of the brain, which is part of its reward center and is associated with learning.
A Volunteer Placement in Sri Lanka Changed My Life
A university graduate talks about the confidence and independence she gained through volunteering in Sri Lanka.
What Americans Can Learn From Other Food Cultures
Food joins people together within and across cultures. American food is slowly becoming more localized over time like French, Mexican, Chinese and Italian cuisine which is made from the produce of the region and with ingredients to hand at a particular season.