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5 Split-Second Decisions People Made That Saved Their Own Lives

Kidnapped at gunpoint? Cornered by a mountain lion? Stranded in a snowstorm? These everyday people saved their own lives with quick thinking—and now you can too.

The Mystery Behind How April Fools’ Day Got Started

Have you ever thought about the origin of April Fools’ Day? It’s not as easy...
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20 Free Things You Can Do Online—That Weren’t Free Before

Put your wallet away. The Internet is full of free books, free movies, free coupons,...

What Is the Longest Word in English? Hint: It’s 189,819 Letters Long

Move over, "antidisestablishmentarianism." The longest word in English will leave you speechless.

14 Surprising Facts About the Month of March

The month of March isn't just about celebrating St. Patrick's Day and the start of...

36 Math Jokes to Get Every Nerd Through Pi Day

Celebrate March 14—aka Pi Day—with these corny math jokes, puns, and one-liners. Don't worry: Unlike...

42 Everyday Fixes to Survive Basically Anything

Stay calm. Gather your wits. We’re going to get through this together. Here, our experts’...

20 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Barbie

Barbie's immodest beginnings, her presidential ambitions, her impossible proportions, and more.

6 Romantic Words with No English Equivalent

Sometimes love defies language. Other times, just English.
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20 Funny Google Searches That Really Make You Wonder Who’s Asking These Questions, Anyway

Thanks, autocomplete!
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63 BFF Quotes to Make Your Bestie’s Day

More than any relationship you'll ever have, your bestie knows you through-and-through. In case you...

SOS: Here’s What the Abbreviation Actually Means

Nope, it's not "save our ship." Not even close.

18 True Christmas Miracles That Will Restore Your Hope for the Holidays

These true stories prove that a well-timed letter, a handful of pennies, or a single...

February 29th: 9 Quirky Leap Year Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Why February 29th is bad luck for salary workers, good luck for unmarried women, and...

11 of the Most Expensive Typos in the World

There's no such thing as a harmless typo.
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30 Funny Examples of Irony In Real Life

The definition of irony: a situation that is strange or funny because things happen in...
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23 Funny ‘Harry Potter’ Jokes and Puns Every Muggle Should Know

How many Slytherins does it take to stir a cauldron? These Harry Potter Jokes and...

Dictionary Editors Say This Is the Most Misused Word in the English Language

It's literally the opposite of what you'd expect.

What Does “Auld Lang Syne” Really Mean?

Historians call it “the song that nobody knows.” And yet, we’ve all tried to sing...

Here’s Why Your Brain Needs You to Read Every Single Day

When it comes to your brain, researchers have found there's no better superfood than a...

The Real Reason We Vote on a Tuesday in November

It's a 174-year-old tradition that starts with drunks and farmers. But is it worth keeping?