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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

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...


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


200 Clever Trivia Team Names for the Win

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



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...


65 New Year’s Trivia Questions to Count Down to 2026

Count down to 2026 with these New Year's trivia questions for adult and kids


WTF Is Going on in January 2025—Literally? Here’s the Concerning Calendar Detail People Just N...

You're not going to believe how 2025 kicks off in January. But is it a bad omen—or a sign of...


75 Christmas Trivia Questions (With Answers) for an Extra Dose of Holiday Fun

Think this is the most wonderful time of the year? We're about to make it even better with these Christmas...


Here’s Why Some Retailers Are Called Big-Box Stores (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)

Think you know how stores earn the "big-box" moniker? Think again.


Here’s What It Means If You See a Blue Stop Sign

Color us surprised: Blue stop signs really exist! Here's where you'll find them, what they mean and what to do...


12 Things About Shopping Malls You Never Knew

Get ready to learn some interesting facts about everyone’s favorite in-person shopping centers

Why 60 Degrees Feels Colder in the Fall than the Spring

It's the exact same temperature, but it doesn't feel identical from season to season


If You Have One of These Rare Barbies, It Could Be Worth More Than $27,000

Check your attic to see if your old Barbie could be worth a small fortune!


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50 People with the Highest IQs in the World

Learn about the geniuses with some of the highest IQ scores ever reported


How to See a Once-in-a-Lifetime Comet—Tonight!

Blink and you might miss your chance to see this once-in-a-lifetime comet. Here's how to make sure you catch a...


If You See a Paw-Print Sticker on a Mailbox, Here’s What It Means

We asked a veteran mail carrier to explain what those paw-print stickers mean—and how pet owners can help protect postal...


This Is the Real Reason Pill Bottles Are Orange

That ubiquitous amber color serves a surprising—and surprisingly important—purpose. Who knew?


This Is What the Code on Your Milk Jug Means

Moo-ve over expiration dates. There's another important code on your milk carton.


Here’s Why Soda Cans Are Beveled on the Bottom

Save your manicure! Cracking open a cold can of soda just became a whole lot easier.


30 Facts About Dogs That Will Change the Way You See Your Pup

You know that dogs are amazing—but did you also know how fascinating they are? These facts about dogs will give...

10 Common Words That You’ll Only Find in English

From cheesy to cool, all other languages borrow these indispensable terms from us!


Here’s What Those Colored Dots on Food Packaging Really Mean

Wondering what those colored circles on food packaging really mean? The answer is more technical than you might think.


15 Coffee Trivia Questions That’ll Even Stump Java Junkies

Think you know your Joe? See how many of these coffee trivia questions you can answer correctly, then share the...


Scallions vs. Green Onions: What’s the Difference?

Are these vegetables actually the same thing? Here's everything you need to know about all the onion cousins.


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100 Marvel Trivia Questions That Even Super Fans May Not Know

Think you really, truly know the MCU? Test your mastery of your favorite flicks with this tricky Marvel trivia quiz!


100 History Trivia Questions That Will Test Your Smarts

Think you know a thing or two about the past? Put your smarts to the test with these history trivia...