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15 Trivia Questions Only Coffee Lovers Will Get Right

Think you know beans about coffee? Quiz yourself and see how many of these coffee facts you can answer correctly.

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12 Rude Things You Probably Shouldn’t Be Doing at the Grocery Store

Grocery shopping is something we all have to do, seemingly all at the same time. Here's how to make the...


11 Polite Habits House Cleaners Secretly Hate—and What to Do Instead

Your intentions may be good, but these "helpful" habits don't help your house cleaner at all


Cancelled vs. Canceled: Which Is Correct?

We're setting the record straight on whether your plans are "cancelled" or "canceled"


10 Ways to Upcycle Old Clothes According to Experts

Upcycling clothes is easier than you think. Here’s how to take something old and DIY it into something new—for yourself...

10 Best Reusable Grocery Bags That Make Grocery Shopping Easy

As more cities and states ban single-use plastic shopping bags, reusable grocery bags are becoming more popular than ever. Read...


10 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard

Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?

20 Earth Day Facts You Should Know

We hope these Earth Day facts help raise environmental awareness—and the importance of taking action now


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If You See an “M” on an RSVP Card, This Is What It Means

Consider it the letter that stumps party guests time and time again.


How Many Letters in the Alphabet: Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

The alphabet song won't help you in the case of this viral riddle


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35 Animal Riddles That Are Serious Mind Benders

You'll have a whale of a good time trying to solve these adorable animal riddles

How to Recycle Old Clothes According to Experts

Not all closet castoffs are destined for the dump. Try these Earth-friendly alternatives to tossing old clothes and other textiles,...


Historical Facts You’ll Wish Weren’t Really True

History is stranger than fiction... and often grosser and creepier too.


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The Subtle Difference You Didn’t Notice Between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s Photos

Meghan may no longer be a royal, but the way she posed for photos when she was points to a...


11 Inherited Traits from Mom and Dad: Intelligence, Memory and More

Bad memory? Poor sleep habits? These inherited traits may come from your parents. But who's to blame? Here's what the...


21 Fascinating Images of Everyday Objects Under a Microscope

Even the simplest objects can be incredibly complex.

13 Titanic Mysteries That May Never Be Solved

They said it was "unsinkable." So how could the Titanic have sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic just four...


Why Are We Still So Fascinated by the Titanic?

It has been more than a century since the RMS Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean, but the public is...


What Those Plastic Recycling Numbers and Symbols Really Mean

Recycling can be confusing enough as it is. To help, here's what those little numbers in recycling symbols actually mean.

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Can You Identify Everyday Objects By These Close-Up Pictures?

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...wait, what is it?


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Finally! We’ve Uncovered What H&M Stands For

Put your fast-fashion IQ to the test and find out what H&M really stands for


14 Subtle Signs You’re Being Taken for Granted—and What to Do About It

Being helpful is a good trait ... but some people will take advantage of your willingness to assist. Here's how...


How to Reduce Food Waste: 19 Tips for Cutting Back

Learn how to stop wasting food, save money and make the world a healthier place