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    Don’t Make This Mistake at Your Next BBQ—It Could Ruin Your Party

    It was a picture-perfect BBQ—until she saw an ice crime committed

    Don’t Make This Rude Mistake at Restaurants That Servers Absolutely Hate—Chances Are, You̵...

    This simple dining habit is more annoying than you think. Especially if you do it four times in five minutes.


    Why Do We Refrigerate Eggs in the U.S. but Not in Europe?

    Do they know something we don't, or what?


    Here’s What the Star Symbol on an Ambulance Means

    That little blue star on an ambulance is packed with symbolism


    This Is the Real Reason Why Most Ice Cubes Are Square

    It’s not a random choice, and the history of ice cubes is a lot (ahem) cooler than you probably think

    Here’s What the Holes in Pizza Boxes Are For

    Those little holes are more important than you might think


    Here’s How Bobby Pins Really Got Their Name—And Whether There Was a Guy Named Bobby

    Here's the twisty tale behind the world's most misplaced hair tool


    Here’s the Punctuation Mark Gen Z Wants You to Stop Using—And It’s Not What You Think

    Learn which punctuation mark has fallen out of favor—and why


    Here’s Why So Many Hotel Showers Have Just Half a Door

    The reason behind the design choice that launched a thousand soggy bath mats


    Here’s Why Ice Cubes in Restaurants Have Holes

    Because even ice has a backstory—and this one will send a chill down your spine (literally)

    8 Genius Inventors Who Regretted Their Popular Inventions

    Some of the greatest minds in history went to their graves lamenting their most influential work. Like these eight groundbreakers...


    13 Fun Facts About State Fairs That’ll Make You Love Them Even More

    Everyone loves state fairs, but how much do you really know about them? These fun facts about state fairs might...



    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

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    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.