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Lesley Kennedy

Lesley Kennedy is a features writer and editor living in Denver. Her work has appeared in national and regional newspapers, magazines and websites.

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The Surprising History of March

March, the third month in the Gregorian calendar, is well‑known for its unpredictable spring weather (“in like a lion and out like a lamb”), NCAA basketball (a.k.a. “March Madness”), and, of course, St. Patrick’s Day and Mardi Gras celebrations. But March is also tied to ancient beginnings, historic events and even animal antics. Here’s a […]

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Green hat with gold coins, lucky clovers, and a pot symbolizing St. Patrick's Day on a vibrant green background.

The Jolly Leprechaun’s Sinister Origins

Cheerful, prank‑loving leprechauns are beloved symbols of luck and prosperity in Ireland and for the millions of Americans with Irish roots. But centuries‑old legends about the diminutive shoemaking creatures painted them differently, as mischievous and sometimes menacing tricksters. Irish folklore, rich with medieval accounts of dark fairies and goblins, portrayed the mythical humanoids—always described as […]

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The 18 members of the U.S. figure skating team as they boarded the ill-fated flight to Brussels on February 4, 1961.

The 1961 Plane Crash That Devastated US Figure Skating

The entire U.S. figure skating team was lost in the horrifying crash. But a memorial fund later helped lay the groundwork for recovery.

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Black and white engraving showing a grassy quadrangle surrounded by colonial-era buildings, with a small handful of top-hatted colonial students traversing the area.

Thomas Jefferson: 6 Facts About His Family and Upbringing

Thomas Jefferson, one of America’s most revered Founding Fathers, is best remembered for his role in writing the Declaration of Independence and serving as the third president of the United States. However, less is known about his formative years. From his privileged upbringing on a Virginia plantation to his intellectual awakening under the tutelage of […]

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