250th anniversary of america

Photo credit: Canva – Signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Culture, Nostalgia

9 fascinating Colonial-era words to brush up on for America’s 250th birthday

Emily Shiffer

5/14/2026
An Operation Smile volunteer reverses an oxygen mask so a child with a cleft condition can blow a bubble for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Operation Smile Photos)

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Family, Science

How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

Sarah Watts

5/11/2026