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 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 Return Mail Unwanted or Misdelivered Mail

Shipping and logistics experts Fahim and Seema Mojawalla explain how to return mail to the senderWith all the mail the USPS has to deliver daily, it’s no wonder that mistakes happen from time to time! That's why, on oc...

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....

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 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...

Ranks of the Roman Legion (From Legionary to Legate)

Ancient weaponry expert Dash Rendar explains how Roman soldiers got promotedIf you were alive during Roman times, you might have joined the legendary Roman legion as a soldier! The Romans were conquerors who spread all o...

How to Write a PO Box Address in the US

Plus, how to properly fill out the rest of the mailing informationWhen addressing a letter to a post office box, or PO Box, the key difference is that you’ll specify the PO Box number in place of a normal street addres...

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!"...

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

Trend expert & TikTok influencer 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 su...

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 ...

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...

What Is the Tartarian Empire & Is It Real?

Conspiracy expert John Paul Gomez explains what this conspiracy theory is & where it comes fromWhat do the White House, the Erechtheion in Athens, and the Great Wall of China have in common? According to the Tartarian Em...

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 ...

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...

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 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...

How to Cite the CDC Website as a Source in APA Format

Create in-text & reference list citations in APA with our guideThe American Psychological Association (APA) is the governing body that creates the rules for citing sources for people who work or study in the sciences, ed...

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...