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Over the years, quite a few ableist myths have cropped up around Helen Keller’s life. After contracting an illness, likely meningitis or scarlet fever, at about two years old, Keller lived most of her life as a deaf-blind person. Later on, she would become a renowned author and activist.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 sought to end much of the discrimination that was pervasive, and legal, in 1960s America. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act specifically “bars employment discrimination based on race, religion, national origin and sex” — and it grants protection based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Over 50 years later, the Civil Rights Act continues to protect countless individuals regardless of their ethnicity, culture, or creed.

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is celebrated in the United States to commemorate the Declaration of Independence and freedom from the British Empire. Although the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from Great Britain on July 2, it wasn’t until July 4 that revisions of the declaration were completed. Most delegates didn’t sign the document until August 2.

On July 20th, 1969, humankind made history by landing on the surface of Earth’s moon. While the moon landing was watched by 650 million viewers, not everyone was convinced it actually happened. Even to this day, some folks believe it to be an elaborate hoax. In our latest Fact Check, we’re taking a look at some of these conspiracy theories. Houston, let’s see if we have a problem.

Yellowstone National Park, an 11,000-year-old natural wonder, is perhaps one of the most famous parks in the world. Stretching across Wyoming and dipping into both Montana and Idaho, the park has more than 2 million acres to its name. In addition to its infamous geysers, the region is full of lush forest, stunning rivers and incredible waterfalls. Not to mention, it’s also home to more than 100 species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles.

Each year in June, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month, honoring the riots against discrimination and police brutality that occurred throughout the country before coming to a head at the Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969. While commemorating this fight for justice and equality, Pride Month also recognizes all of the great achievements and positive impacts that the LGBTQ+ community has had throughout the world.

The Moon is more than a rock. One of the few true constants throughout time, the Moon has been following Earth around for as long as humans have been wandering the Earth. Civilizations old and new have studied and celebrated the Moon. Myth-making about the moon has happened across cultures, and even though humans have now visited the moon in person, it still feels like a source of mystery. Full Moons in particular bring out intrigue and a spectrum of energies from a lot of different places.

Using a 401(k) plan to save for retirement is one of the more effective ways to reach your financial goals later in life. If your employer offers one, it’s important to take advantage of this automatic savings opportunity. In some cases, your employer may even match a portion of every dollar you put in, contributing what’s essentially “free money” to help build up your savings and lead your desired lifestyle once you leave the workforce.

Whether it’s sending emails, creating work documents, or completing research papers, we can all use a little help when we’re sitting at a computer to write. Not that long ago, you had to hope that spellcheck would catch any grammatical mistakes as you were typing. Thankfully, there are much better options available these days, especially if writing is not your strong suit.

Figures released by the National Center for Education Statistics indicate that millions of students have enrolled in online degree programs in the past few years. The logic is simple; online courses let students easily integrate their assignments and study time into their existing work schedules and personal lives.