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    This Is the Real Reason Cars Have Lines on the Rear Windshield

    They're super handy ... and you might be surprised by what they actually are

    Here’s What the Hole in a Safety Pin Is Really For

    You'll never look at a humble safety pin the same way again


    Here’s Why Skyscrapers Don’t Have 13th Floors

    Is it haunted or just well-ventilated?


    Is It OK to Snack on Your Groceries Before Paying for Them? Here’s What the Experts Say

    Admit it: You've done it … but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should.


    What Generation Are You? Find Out in Our Guide to Generation Years and Names

    A handy (and hilarious) guide to finding your place in the Great Generational Drama


    13 Common Abbreviations and What They Mean

    From informal texts to published academic works, these common abbreviations appear everywhere. But do you know what they really mean?

    Hotels Are Pushing a New Way to Tip—And Guests Have Strong Opinions About It

    It's either a great increase in convenience or the death of civilized society—you choose


    38 Hidden Messages in Logos You See All the Time

    What do Amazon, Baskin-Robbins and Toblerone have in common? They all have hidden messages in their logos. Here's what they...


    All 50 U.S. State Flags and the Meanings Behind Them

    Find out the interesting history behind all 50 of the U.S. state flags


    Avoid This Common Texting Behavior for Better Relationships

    This might be the answer to why people aren't texting you back

    Here’s Why Bathroom Towels Have Those Woven Strips on Both Ends

    It turns out, your towels have been keeping a secret—and it's all in the strips


    Is This New Cruise-Tipping Trend a Huge Etiquette Faux Pas?

    It’s definitely been making waves among travelers and crew members!


    200 Clever Trivia Team Names for the Win

    Coming up with winning trivia team names feels nearly as good as besting the competition



    It’s Not Your Imagination: The Ocean Is Getting Greener—Here’s Why

    It's weird, all right. We found out what's going on.


    Is It Rude Not to Return Your Grocery Store Cart at Costco?

    Costco's parking lot raises the stakes in the age-old shopping cart debate. Here's what employees say you should do.


    Here’s Why Only Some Pickles Have Ridges

    The reason is kind of a big dill



    The Real Reasons Why Milk and Eggs Are Sold in the Back of a Grocery Store

    There are two practical explanations—and one sneaky one


    Only Geniuses Can Solve This Viral Math Equation—Can You?

    Spoiler alert: It's not as hard as it looks!


    Here’s Why Capital Letters May Soon Be a Thing of the Past

    Gen Z is canceling capital letters—should you join them or fight in grammar's last stand?


    Here’s Why an Academy Award Is Called an Oscar

    Learn the potential origins of the golden statuette's iconic nickname, straight from an Oscars expert


    What Does It Mean to Be Ambidextrous?

    Imagine being able to write a letter or catch a baseball with either hand. Here's the fascinating science of ambidextrous...

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    The Surprising Reason Why You Shouldn’t Clap When a Plane Lands

    Just because it’s a common practice, it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Here’s what you need to know.


    What You Need to Know About “Speaker Scum” Before Your Next Flight

    A whopping 83% of people say they would rather sit next to the airplane bathroom than sit next to someone...


    Bill Nye Brings the Wonder to Colossal’s America’s Favorite Teacher Competition in 2025

    Colossal, the leading professional fundraiser, is excited to launch the second annual America’s Favorite Teacher competition.


    Here’s Why Being Fired Is Called “Getting the Pink Slip”

    Get fired up to learn the true story of this colorful phrase


    20 Sports Terms That Have Become Part of Everyday Conversations

    Step up your game and impress your friends with your knowledge of these sports idioms and terms


    Welcome, Gen Beta! Here’s What Will Make This Brand-New Generation Unique

    What will define the newly minted Gen Beta? We asked a generational expert for seven predictions.