Elaine Heredia, BA

40 Traditional Japanese Weapons: From the Katana to the Kuwa

Discover weapons wielded by samurai, ninjas, farmers, & moreAncient Japanese weapons like the katana, the bo staff, and nunchucks have been capturing our imaginations for centuries. But these popular examples are only th...

How Do You Write an Entry in a Journal?

A guide to personal, school, & accounting journal entriesKeeping a journal allows you to record what’s happening in your life and to work through your thoughts and feelings. You might also enjoy writing a journal for s...

How Do You Write a Bibliography? A Guide with Examples

Build a list of sources for an essay or other work with our expert tips A bibliography tells your reader all the sources you cited or used to inform your non-fiction essay, article, presentation, or book. This comprehens...

To Whom It May Concern: How & When to Use This Formal Phrase

How to format a ‘To Whom It May Concern’ letter from start to finish "To Whom It May Concern" is a polite, formal way to open a business letter or email to someone when you don't know their name. Not sure the proper ...

How to Write a Friendly Letter: A Step-by-Step Guide (with Examples)

Learn how to format a friendly letter to send to friends & familyWhen getting in touch with a distant friend or family member, most people opt to send a text or a social media message. But nothing beats a good, old-fashi...

How to Read the Wall Street Journal for Free

Find articles through the library, other sites, or other subscriptions''The Wall Street Journal'' is one of the oldest, most well-respected sources of news, opinion pieces, recipes, and crossword puzzles in the United St...

What Does Et Al Mean? How to Use It When Citing Sources

English teacher Noah Taxis explains what “et al.” means & how it’s used"Et al." is a convenient way to reference a work with three or more authors without having to spell out all their names. In this article, we'll...

How (and When) to Tell Someone to "Have a Good Evening"

Plus, the difference between "good evening" and "good night" "Have a good evening" is a somewhat formal phrase that you say to wish someone else a pleasant end to their day. Not only is it kind to say it, but anyone who ...

55+ Unique Vampire Names & Their Meanings

Plus, unearth limitless names with our vampire name generatorIn ancient times, people told stories of vampires to warn against evil and protect their children from danger. Now, we make up our own vampire characters, give...

Chic-fil-A or Chick-fil-A? The Mandela Effect, Explained

Plus, see every logo & name change that Chick-fil-A has ever hadHave you been swearing to your friends that the word "Chick" in the name of the popular fast food chain Chick-fil-A used to be spelled "Chic" or "Chik"? If ...

Complete Guide to Viking Symbols and Their Meanings

Discover how many Viking symbols are still relevant today Vikings loom large in our imagination as fearsome warriors who believed in gods, dragons, and magical boars (yes, you read that right). Their cultural identity is...

How to Write a Perfect Love Letter from Beginning to End

Plus example love letter openings to take inspiration fromAh, love. You’re head-over-heels for someone, and you’re ready to tell them exactly how you feel. Whether your love is a crush, a long-term partner, or someon...

How to Teleport to Someone in Real Life: Is It Possible?

Find out how human teleportation could work & what's holding us backWouldn't it be wonderful if you never had to commute to work or school again? What if you could just talk into your phone and say, "Beam me up, Scotty!"...

How to Find the Area & Perimeter of Irregular Shapes

Learn 2 methods for finding the area of any irregular shapeThere are several math formulas for finding the area of basic shapes like squares, triangles, and rectangles. But what happens when they're combined to form an i...

What Does “Twin” Mean in Gen Z Slang? Here's the Tea

Content creator Shayan Faraz explains how to use this term of endearment and who counts as a “twin”In Gen Z world, a twin isn’t just an identical sibling. It’s a slang term of endearment for a super close friend ...

17 Parts of Medieval Armor & Their Names

Medieval weaponry expert Raven Eastwood shares the most crucial pieces of medieval armorThe medieval suit of armor is iconic not just for its historical significance, but also for its use in many classic Hollywood films....

50+ Ways to to Say "Thank You for Listening to My Presentation"

Public speaking coach Patrick Muñoz shares creative closers & why it’s important to thank your audienceThanking your audience is the perfect way to close your amazing presentation, but there have to be more original w...

Blue Porch Light Meaning (+ 6 Other Porch Light Colors)

Discover movements you can support with the change of a light bulbIf you ever notice a blue porch light shining in front of someone's home, it may be for decorative purposes, but it may also signify their support of an i...

What Is a Slow Burn Romance? How to Know If a Story Has It

Literary expert Francesca Graziella explains what the slow burn romance is all aboutWhat do romantic classics like ''When Harry Met Sally'', ''Pride and Prejudice'', and ''13 Going on 30'' all have in common? The main ch...

Is “Freaking” a Bad Word? When (And If) You Should Say It

Plus, learn other PG ways to say the F-word"Freaking" is a word you'll hear a lot of kids and adults using in place of "f**king" these days. Sometimes it sounds like a curse, and other times it sounds like the person say...