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11 Ways Credit Cards Used to Work—Before the Chip & Tap Era

11 Ways Credit Cards Used to Work—Before the Chip & Tap Era

This is a rundown of how people used credit cards before tapping and chips took over.

13 Moments in History That Sound Like They’re from a Movie

13 Moments in History That Sound Like They’re from a Movie

History is packed with moments so wild, outrageous, or heroic that they feel ripped straight from the pages of a Hollywood script—but every single one is true.

10 Glimpses Into What Middle-Class Life Looked Like Without Credit Scores

10 Glimpses Into What Middle-Class Life Looked Like Without Credit Scores

This is a peek into how everyday families managed money, housing, and trust before credit scores took over.


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12 Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Today—Without Changing Your Whole Life

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Celebrate Earth Day today with small, feel-good changes that won’t flip your life upside down.

15 Everyday Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented to Help the Planet—Perfect for Earth Day

15 Everyday Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented to Help the Planet—Perfect for Earth Day

Discover 15 surprising everyday inventions—each designed to fight pollution, cut waste, or save energy—that are quietly helping heal the planet, one clever idea at a time.

12 Stunning Meteor Shower Photos That’ll Make You Want to Stay Up for the Lyrid Meteor Shower

12 Stunning Meteor Shower Photos That’ll Make You Want to Stay Up for the Lyrid Meteor Shower

Get ready to stay up late and look at the stars. These 12 jaw-dropping Lyrid meteor shower photos will have you chasing stardust and wishing on every streak of light.

15 Fascinating Facts About Bats to Celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day

15 Fascinating Facts About Bats to Celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day

Bats are weird, wonderful, and wildly underrated, and it's time they got the credit they deserve.

12 Times Bats Changed History, Science, or Pop Culture—In Honor of International Bat Appreciation Day

12 Times Bats Changed History, Science, or Pop Culture—In Honor of International Bat Appreciation Day

From saving crops and inspiring superheroes to shaping science and spooky legends, bats have quietly transformed our world in ways far beyond the shadows.

11 Ways Credit Cards Used to Work—Before the Chip & Tap Era

11 Ways Credit Cards Used to Work—Before the Chip & Tap Era

This is a rundown of how people used credit cards before tapping and chips took over.

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