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Americans throw away literally tons of trash. But tossing out any one of these items with your regular garbage could...
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60 Weird Facts Most People Don’t Know
Prepare to have your mind blown.
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7 Myths About Full Moons You Can Safely Ignore
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Confirmed: This Is How You Should Hang Your Toilet Paper
Over or under? We finally have the answer.
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14 Final Jeopardy! Questions Everybody Got Wrong
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Here’s Why There Isn’t a Single Stop Sign in Paris
It has to do with Paris's traffic laws... and a possible stop sign heist.
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8 Creepy Staircases in the Middle of Nowhere
Who knew stairs could be so spooky?
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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the First Place?
You can count on the leaves to put on their show every year, but how do they do it?
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15 Ways Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Made History
On September 18, 2020, Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87. The pint-sized powerhouse broke barriers both...
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11 Sunken Ships Around the World—and the True Stories Behind Them
Because no one can resist tales of a shipwreck.
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Why September Babies Are More Successful, According to Science
Good news for Virgos and Libras!
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Why September Is the Most Popular Month for Birthdays
Nine of the ten most common birthdays are in September. Is yours one of them?
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Why Do We Use Zip Codes?
Did you know each digit has its own purpose?
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9 Animals That Aren’t as Dangerous as You Think
It turns out, sharks and other scary creatures aren't actually that deadly.
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11 Inherited Traits That Come From Your Mom and Dad
Bad memory? Poor sleep habits? These inherited traits may come from your parents. But who's to blame? Here's what the...
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19 of the Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of All Time
Get ready to have the hair on the back of your neck stand on end because these unsolved mysteries are...
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Which Is Worse for the Environment: Driving or Flying?
Not all trips are created equal—especially when you consider how they can harm the planet.
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One World Trade (formerly known as the Freedom Tower) has become an architectural and emotional force in Lower Manhattan. Here's...
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21 Fascinating Images of Everyday Objects Under a Microscope
Even the simplest objects can be incredibly complex.
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This City Has the Highest Hurricane Risk on the East Coast
Is your home at risk?
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The U.S. States Most Prone to Natural Disasters
Driven by climate change, natural disasters across the United States are getting more extreme, more costly, and more deadly.
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Why Dollar Stores Are So Cheap
Seriously, how do they manage to sell everything from pregnancy tests to picture frames for just a dollar? We uncovered...
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This Is What Happens to Undeliverable Mail with No Return Address
You can file a claim if your mail has gone missing, though.
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What Could Happen if the U.S. Postal Service Stopped Delivering Mail
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18 Common Hair Myths That Are Ruining Your Hair
Just because you've heard it a million times doesn't mean it's true! Separate fact from fiction to get the luxurious...
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Where Do Subway Trains Go When They’ve Retired?
All aboard as we crack this case!
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Why Do We Eat Birthday Cake?
Hint: It has to do with the Ancient Greeks!
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This Is the Bank with the Worst Reputation in America
It's more than just poor customer service when it comes to ranking the bank with the worst reputation in America.