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Colleen Kilday

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Colleen Kilday is a writer and journalist based in Washington D.C. Her work has covered topics in science, pets, culture, and mental health and appears in a variety of publications across the U.S.

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The ASPCA received calls about pets being exposed to more than 350,000 toxins in 2023. Here's how...

The ASPCA received calls about pets being exposed to more than 350,000 toxins in 2023. Here's how...

eTailPet mapped the exposure of pets to toxins in 2023 using data from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

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How the pandemic affected separation anxiety in dogs and humans

How the pandemic affected separation anxiety in dogs and humans

Ollie looked into how the pandemic and return to work impacted separation anxiety in humans and dogs using ne…

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What does the future of flying with pets look like?

What does the future of flying with pets look like?

CitizenShipper consulted travel industry experts, veterinary experts, news articles, and Department of Transp…

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A new malaria vaccine could save millions, but more still needs to be done to stop the deadly dis...

A new malaria vaccine could save millions, but more still needs to be done to stop the deadly dis...

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The origins of 20 political words and terms

The origins of 20 political words and terms

Stacker traced the origins of 20 words and terms used in political discourse using historical archives, resea…

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Keeping kids safe in cars: A look at booster seat safety stats

Keeping kids safe in cars: A look at booster seat safety stats

The General consulted the 2021 National Survey of the Use of Booster Seats to identify discrepancies between …

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The 25 best small towns to live in in the Midwest, based on data

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By Colleen Kilday
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Best Midwest small towns to live in When you look at 2025 and 2026 rankings of the best places to live in America, the best suburbs in America, or thebest small cities in America, you'll notice a recurring theme: the desirability of the Midwest. The region may be best known for big cities like Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, but people are now turning their attention to the region's small towns. Under-the-radar suburban and rural villages dot the 12 midwestern states.
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20 words we use all the time that you never knew came from cartoons

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By Colleen Kilday
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20 words introduced or popularized by cartoons Pop culture's impact on the ever-evolving world of language cannot be overstated. How words enter the lexicon is often a reflection of the times, with particular words becoming popular for capturing the zeitgeist in a way that resonates with the general population. The phrase "Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!" from the March 2026 sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary" appeared in a real-life NASA mission during the April voyage of the Artemis II.
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The legendary Fleetwood Mac song Stevie Nicks wrote in just 5 minutes—and 20 more iconic rock hits written on the spot

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20 iconic rock songs written on the spot It turns out that you can rush perfection. At least that was the case for the rock masterminds behind the Rolling Stones, the Police, and the Beatles, who all wrote some of their biggest hits on the spot. Some musical prodigies literally wrote hits in their sleep, like Keith Richards, Sting, and Paul McCartney.
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