Facts, Trivia, and Knowledge About Basically Everything to Help Make You Smarter

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  Should I Propose Before or After Dinner? Here's What the Experts Say

  rd.com - Charlotte Hilton Andersen

  As they say, timing is everything! Proposing at the right time will make the moment even more magical—and make you less anxious. You’ve done it! …

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  "Elicit" vs. "Illicit": What's the Difference?

  rd.com - Pamela Rafalow Grossman

  Understanding elicit vs. illicit can be complicated—they sound similar but have entirely different meanings. Here's what you need to know. When we …

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  How to Apologize Like You Mean It

  rd.com - Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy

  Apology experts name four main things to consider before you say "I’m sorry" Apologies are superhero-like acts. That is, if you do them right. A bad …

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  What Is Burrata—and What Makes This Cheese So Creamy?

  rd.com - Allison Robicelli

  What exactly is burrata? This creamy, buttery Italian cheese is heaven on a plate—or sandwich or salad or pizza. If you’ve been to an Italian …

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  "Envy" vs. "Jealousy": What's the Difference?

  rd.com - Betsy Karetnick

  Not sure when to use envy vs. jealousy? While it's not fun to feel either of these, the word choice clues are in the context. The English language is …

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  6 Eye-Catching Vertical Gardens Designed to Grow Up in Small Spaces

  rd.com - Jill Waldbieser

  Vertical gardens aren't just for urban spaces anymore. With so many options for creating green walls, flower towers and food gardens in small spaces, …