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    30 Optical Illusions That Will Make Your Brain Hurt

    From spinning circles to disappearing dots, these insane optical illusions aren't what they appear to be. Are you ready to...


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    75 Pop Culture Trivia Questions to Test Your Knowledge

    Think you’re a pop culture pro? Some of these answers may not be as obvious as you’d think.


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    This Is the Most Mosquito-Infested City in America

    Mosquitos are an annoying summer bug, but for this West Coast city, they're a huge problem.


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    14 Obscure Etiquette Rules You Probably Break All the Time

    When it comes to eating, talking on the phone, or even introducing people, you're probably guilty of these not-etiquette-sanctioned behaviors.


    Why Is Toilet Paper White, Anyway?

    Color toilet paper was actually trendy in the 1950s.


    Where Did the Phrase “Knock on Wood” Come From?

    Cracking down on the meaning of this popular superstition, one knock at a time! Learn the "knock on wood" meaning...


    14 Visual Puzzles and Brainteasers That Will Leave You Stumped

    Try your hand at these tricky visual puzzles and give your brain a boost!


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    If You See an Orange Tag on a Car, This Is What It Means

    Hint: That orange tag is put there by local law enforcement.

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    The Hidden Detail on the Starbucks Logo You Never Noticed Before

    If you look closely, you’ll notice one small imperfection in the iconic Starbucks logo.


    Why Is There a Cotton Ball in Pill Bottles?

    Is it hurting more than it's helping?


    What Anti-Racism Means and What It Means to Be Anti-Racist

    It's not enough to get mad about racial inequality. You have to do something about it.


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    Here’s Why McFlurry Spoons Have That Square Handle

    This original McDonald's product design actually makes so much sense once you know its real purpose.


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    This Is What People Used Before Toilet Paper Existed

    Unless you have a bidet, a world without toilet paper seems impossible! Now it's left us wondering—what did people do...


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    20 Challenging Lateral Thinking Puzzles

    These lateral thinking puzzles require some serious out-of-the-box thinking in order to solve


    Colorism vs. Racism: What’s the Difference?

    Even within minority communities, discrimination persists in unexpected ways. If you’ve never heard of colorism, here’s what you need to...


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    If You See White Stuff on Your Baby Carrots, This Is What It Is

    Notice something white on your carrots? Here's what it is, and why you really shouldn't be worried about it.


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    If You See an “M” on an RSVP Card, This Is What It Means

    Consider it the letter that stumps party guests time and time again.


    This Is Why Canadians Drink Milk Out of Bags

    Canada has officially left all of America saying, "...eh?"


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    Here’s Why Amazon Doesn’t Sell These 14 Things

    Amazon has everything, right? Well, nearly everything. These 14 items can't be purchased from the retail giant.


    Why Are Yawns Contagious? Experts Weigh In on the Science Behind Yawns

    Are you prone to catching yawns? Turns out there are some scientific reasons why yawns are so contagious. Here's what...


    20 Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear

    Learning about race relations in America has to be a deliberate choice, and the responsibility falls on all of us....


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    80 Acronym Examples You Should Know

    Acronyms make communication easier, but who can keep track of what they mean? We can, and now you can too...

    16 Things You Shouldn’t Ask Hotel Staff

    Think twice before asking these questions at a hotel that may come across as rude, unsafe, or unrealistic—and ultimately won't...


    25 Printable Brain Teasers You Can Print for Free

    How many of these brain busters can you solve?


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    What Does RSVP Mean on an Invite?

    Even if you know what you're supposed to do, can you answer the question “What does RSVP stand for?”


    Acronym vs. Abbreviation vs. Initialism: What’s the Difference? 

    What's the difference when discussing acronym vs. abbreviation vs. initialism? It has to do with how you're shortening a word...


    What Do AM and PM Stand For?

    We use these abbreviations all the time, but do we actually know what they mean?


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    What Does ICYMI Mean?

    You’ve likely seen it in your inbox or in your Twitter feed, but what does ICYMI mean?