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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

Jeopardy may be fun to watch, but you can't help but feel for the contestants when they get hit with...


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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?


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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Why September Is the Most Popular Month for Birthdays

Nine of the ten most common birthdays are in September. Is yours one of them?


Why Do We Use Zip Codes?

Did you know each digit has its own purpose?


9 Animals That Aren’t as Dangerous as You Think

It turns out, sharks and other scary creatures aren't actually that deadly.


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...


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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...


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.


11 Fascinating Facts About One World Trade Center

One World Trade (formerly known as the Freedom Tower) has become an architectural and emotional force in Lower Manhattan. Here's...


21 Fascinating Images of Everyday Objects Under a Microscope

Even the simplest objects can be incredibly complex.


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...


This Is What Happens to Undeliverable Mail with No Return Address

You can file a claim if your mail has gone missing, though.


23 Things Your Mail Carrier Won’t Tell You

Postal workers from around the country reveal the secrets of their profession and why mail is still the country's best...


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What Could Happen if the U.S. Postal Service Stopped Delivering Mail

It would mean more than the end of the Restoration Hardware catalogs...


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...

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!


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.


8 Secrets I Learned While Working at Walmart

You love their deals and the fact that it's a one-stop-shop, but what goes on behind the scenes at your...


13 Surprising Facts About the U.S. Army

How much do you know about the Army?


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Here’s Why Elevators Have Those Small Holes

Ever wondered about the little hole in the elevator door? Us, too.