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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.
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12 Snapple Cap “Facts” That Are Actually False
Some Snapple facts are pretty mind-blowing, so mind-blowing, in fact, that they don’t seem true.
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This Is Why Washington, D.C. Isn’t a State
It's closer to statehood than ever—but why wasn't it a state in the first place?
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15 Most Expensive Mistakes Ever Made
Everybody makes mistakes, but some are more high stakes than others. The next time you goof up, remember it can...
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Why Do We “Say Cheese” When Taking Pictures?
“Say papaya!” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
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15 Most Chilling UFO Sightings Ever Recorded
If you're a skeptic, these UFO sightings will convince you the truth is out there—and it may not be from...
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10 of the Most Controversial Statues and Monuments Around the World
Think again before you snap a photo with these iconic monuments.
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75 Mind-Blowing Facts You’ll Think Are Made Up (But Aren’t)
Polar bears aren't white, strawberries aren't berries, and the Earth isn't round—we'll have you rethinking everything you thought you knew...
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30 Amazing Facts People Learned When They Were “Today Years Old”
Admit it—how many of these below facts did you also learn at today years old?
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The Stories Behind the Most Mysterious Places in the World
Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious locales have never been solved.
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This Is Why Americans Say “Soccer” Instead of “Football”
Americans and Brits have many similarities and differences. One confusing difference is we use two different names for the same...
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Can You Guess the U.S. State from Its Abbreviation?
You probably know the abbreviation for the state you live in—but what about the other 49? Of course, some state...
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30 Pieces of Random Trivia That Might Just Come in Handy
Not only are these bits of random trivia fascinating, they also might come in handy from time to time.
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19 Lies You Were Told as a Kid—That You Probably Still Believe
These long acknowledged "facts" are anything but. We'd bet that you believed all of these lies—until today.
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Periodic Table Quiz: Can You Guess the Element from Its Chemical Symbol?
How much do you remember from your high school chemistry class? Find out with this quiz on the periodic table...
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Why Money Is Green and Other Colorful Facts You Never Thought About—Until Now
Ever wondered why wedding dresses are white, bubble gum is pink, and prize ribbons are blue? We found out the...
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What Exactly Are Those Silica Packets That Come in Packaging?
You can't escape it.
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13 Things You Never Knew About Commencement Speeches
The word commencement isn’t the only relic from graduation ceremonies of yore. We’ve also kept the caps, the gowns, and,...
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There’s Only One U.S. State Whose Name Starts with Two Vowels. Can You Guess It?
See how quickly you can figure it out!
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“Toward” or “Towards”: Which Is Correct?
Does that one little "S" change the meaning? Or do these words in fact mean the same thing?
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12 Amazing Asian Americans You Didn’t Learn About in School
Kick-off Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month by learning about some of their incredible contributions.
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20 of the Most Surreal Natural Phenomena—Explained
Why "shooting star" is a misnomer, what a moonbow is, and more strange natural phenomena.
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How Do Viruses Get Their Names?
Yes, there's a serious scientific process for naming viruses. The name that sticks, though, is a different matter.
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Can You Answer These Basic Questions About Earth?
There's a lot we don't know about our home planet and solar system.
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13 Ways Coronavirus Is Different From All Epidemics Through History
We've seen a variety of pandemics and epidemics throughout history but COVID-19 is something else entirely.
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10 Jeopardy! Categories That Stump Practically Everyone
Think you have what it takes to win Jeopardy!? You'll have to brush up on some of these topics—these truly...
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20 Amazing Facts That Often Get Overlooked About the Titanic
We bring you surprising bits of trivia and Titanic facts you've never heard.
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Can You Get Sick from Toilet Seats?
The answer will have you second-guessing taking the time to protect your bum.