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Mo Elinzano

Space Mountain in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
Family
The 34 greatest Disneyland rides
From the classics like the lightning-speed Space Mountain to new favorites like the “Cars"-themed Radiator Springs Racers in Disney’s California Adventure park, Disneyland has always been — and will always be — the Happiest Place on Earth.
By Mo Elinzano
Sleeping Beauty\'s Castle decorated for the Diamond Celebration at Disneyland that begins on May 22.
Family
21 things to look forward to at Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration
This year is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the world’s most famous theme park, Disneyland. The festivities and celebrations for this diamond anniversary will begin May 22.
By Mo Elinzano
Former First Lady, Senator of New York, U.S. Secretary of State, and 2016 U.S. presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton
Family
The 44 first ladies of the United States of America
From Mary Todd Lincoln to Eleanor Roosevelt to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to our current first lady Michelle Obama, the first ladies have always been just as important and newsworthy as their husbands.
By Mo Elinzano
Bill Gates at the commencement of Harvard University in 2007
Family
21 famous college commencement speeches
College graduations are happening all over America and one of the signature trademarks of any commencement ceremony is the commencement speaker and the speech that is given, which can range from inspirational to funny to powerful.
By Mo Elinzano
President Barack Obama is seen on stage before delivering the commence address at Barnard College, Monday, May 14, 2012, in New York.
Utah
20 famous college commencement speeches
By Mo Elinzano
\"Animaniacs\" (1993)
Family
19 fictional depictions of Abraham Lincoln
From Henry Fonda in “Young Mr. Lincoln” to Daniel Day-Lewis’ Oscar-winning portrayal in “Lincoln” to animated depictions of “Honest Abe” on TV, the legendary and beloved president has been portrayed in movies and on TV on numerous occasions.
By Mo Elinzano
Iron Mountain Road between Keystone and Custer State Park offers views of Mount Rushmore.
U.S. & World
32 Abraham Lincoln memorials in America and around the world
By Mo Elinzano
Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Family
32 Abraham Lincoln memorials in America and around the world
From the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to the many elementary schools, colleges and universities named after Lincoln, there are many tributes to the “Great Emancipator,” both large and small.
By Mo Elinzano
Harper Memorial Library, University of Chicago
Family
The 27 most beautiful college libraries in America
From the very geometrical Geisel Library at the University of California, San Diego, to the very Hogwarts-esque libraries at the University of Michigan and the University of Washington that resemble churches, reading and studying have never been more aesthetically gorgeous.
By Mo Elinzano
Lagos Carnival in Nigeria
Family
41 Easter traditions from all over the world
From Easter eggs and the Easter bunny to egg jarping and bottle kicking in England to witches in Sweden to the “Easter Bilby” in Australia, Easter is celebrated in many creative ways and with many interesting traditions.
By Mo Elinzano
New York University
Family
The top 10 dream colleges in 2015
From the powerhouse Ivies including frequent list topper Harvard and Columbia to the “New Ivies” including New York University and Stanford University, both parents and students think more alike than one would expect.
By Mo Elinzano
Maya Angelou
Entertainment
The 34 greatest poets of all time
From the legends including William Shakespeare to ancient poets like Homer to American treasures like Robert Frost, there is a plethora of talented poets in history.
By Mo Elinzano
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Family
How well do you know St. Patrick’s Day?
There’s a lot more history behind St. Patrick’s Day than wearing green, searching for leprechauns and patiently looking for four-leaf clovers.
By Mo Elinzano
Lily James in \"Cinderella\" (2015)
Family
14 Disney animated movies that have become live-action movies
From the 2010 film “Alice In Wonderland” starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway to last year’s blockbuster “Maleficent” starring Angelina Jolie to this year’s highly-anticipated “Cinderella” starring Lily James, Disney has a rich history of making live-action movies based on their animated classics.
By Mo Elinzano
Stanford University in Stanford, California
Family
The 35 most beautiful college campuses in America
From the beautiful beachside campus of Pepperdine University overlooking the Pacific Ocean, to the gorgeous Collegiate Gothic architecture of Duke University and the University of Chicago, to the traditional yet stunning Ivy League campuses of Harvard, Yale and Columbia, America is full of campuses that please the eye.
By Mo Elinzano
William Shakespeare
Family
How well do you know the greatest poets in history?
High school student, accomplished writer and literature aficionado Spencer Sanders wrote an epic poem, “A Poetic Parody on Plagiarism,” that will test your knowledge of the most legendary and most quoted poets in history.
By Mo Elinzano
Rapper Snoop Dogg with Sisters Andelin and \'Otukolo at a football game at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas in September 2014
Family
16 Mormon pop culture moments from 2014-15
From reality TV alums and pop stars David Archuleta, Lexi Walker and Dinah Jane Hansen of girl group Fifth Harmony to five Super Bowl stars to up-and-coming high fashion model Lucky Blue Smith, Mormons are going strong in various fields.
By Mo Elinzano
Best Supporting Actor winner J.K. Simmons, Best Supporting Actress winner Patricia Arquette, Best Actress winner Julianne Moore and Best Actor winner Eddie Redmayne pose in the press room at the 87th Academy Awards on Feb. 22, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in
Family
Newcomers and veterans who won at the 2015 Oscars
First-time winners took over Hollywood with actors Eddie Redmayne and J.K. Simmons, actresses Patricia Arquette and Julianne Moore and musicians Common and John Legend winning big at the 2015 Oscars.
By Mo Elinzano
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Family
The 38 most romantic towns in America
From skiing in the snowy mountains of Aspen to the fancy yacht clubs of Sag Harbor, it’s the least well-known cities in America that are the most romantic.
By Mo Elinzano
Disney\’s \”Cinderella\” (1950)
Family
The 21 greatest love quotes from Disney movies
In the world of beloved Disney movies, there are plenty of quotes and songs about romance and good relationships that will inspire you, encourage you and guide you through the game of love.
By Mo Elinzano
Gregory Peck is shown as attorney Atticus Finch, a small-town Southern lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape, in a scene from the 1962 movie "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Entertainment
21 classic books that you read in high school
From F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” to John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” these books take us straight back to our high school English and American literature classes and to nostalgic memories of those books forever sitting in our backpacks.
By Mo Elinzano
Mitt Romney, with his wife Ann Romney and their granddaughter Allie Romney, talks to reporters at the Sundance Film Festival premiere of Mitt at the Rose Wagner Theatre in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014.
Family
9 Mormon moments in Sundance Film Festival history
By Mo Elinzano
A BYU student outside of the Marriott Center on campus in Provo, Utah
Family
The 16 most interesting college lists featuring BYU
From the most religious schools in America to the most affordable colleges in the country to the colleges with students that are both hot and smart, the LDS Church-owned university has definitely been in the top-ranking college spotlight in recent years.
By Mo Elinzano
With three popular YouTube personalities set to interview President Obama on Jan. 22, two days after his State of the Union, YouTube is the soapbox of the world and "YouTubers" are the ones standing on the soapbox, redefining the word "celebrity."
Family
The 8 most popular YouTube personalities
With three popular YouTube personalities set to interview President Obama on Jan. 22, two days after his State of the Union, YouTube is the soapbox of the world and “YouTubers” are the ones standing on the soapbox, redefining the word “celebrity.”
By Mo Elinzano
Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, Washington D.C.
Family
25 Martin Luther King Jr. memorials in the U.S. and around the world
In the U.S. and all around the world, the civil rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient is commemorated through powerful statues, thought-provoking and beautiful murals and towns whose humble streets are proud to bear King’s name.
By Mo Elinzano
\”Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens\”
Family
12 Disney movies that are coming out in 2015
From the triumphant return of Star Wars to Marvel superheroes to cute talking creatures to a live-action version of a beloved Disney princess classic, Disney is going to dominate the box office this year.
By Mo Elinzano
Winner Gina Rodriguez (right) and her sister Evelise Rodriguez after the 72nd Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11, 2015.
Family
9 great family moments from the 2015 Golden Globes
From marriage shoutouts to proud parents to sibling support, this year’s star-studded Golden Globes had plenty of emotional and powerful moments that will bring you to tears. Fame doesn’t last, but family does.
By Mo Elinzano
Puss in Boots in \"The Adventures of Puss in Boots\"
Family
11 family-friendly TV shows to watch in 2015
Get ready to settle on the couch with your family! There are plenty of great TV shows premiering this year that are guaranteed to be both entertaining and funny for you and your kids.
By Mo Elinzano
Jonny Buckland and Chris Martin of Coldplay
Family
The 10 most anticipated family-friendly albums of 2015
A new year means new music. From Adele to Coldplay to Kelly Clarkson, our favorite musicians and bands are putting out some new albums this year, many of which are family-friendly.
By Mo Elinzano
Chris and his daughter Lily
Media & Books
The 10 best “Let It Go” father and daughter duets of 2014
The 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Original Song was the most popular song of 2013 and the most popular song to be sung in the most adorable manner by fathers and daughters in 2014.
By Mo Elinzano
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