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    Find the Hidden Objects in These Pictures

    Challenge yourself with these optical brainteasers. If you're feeling super sharp, up the ante: 45 seconds for each puzzle. Game...


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    What Are the 12 Days of Christmas, and What Do They Mean?

    The "12 Days of Christmas" song has probably gotten stuck in your head a whole bunch, but have you given...


    Only One Country’s Flag Doesn’t Have Red, White or Blue—Can You Guess It?

    Yup, there's just a single national flag on earth without any of these common colors


    Gen Z Rewrote the Rules on Phone Etiquette … Again. Find Out the New Mistake You May Be Unknow...

    Here's what it is, why they're doing it and how to avoid committing a phone faux pas of your own


    110 Powerful Black History Month Quotes That Will Inspire and Move You

    These Black History Month quotes will move and motivate you!




    Here’s Why a Dollar Is Nicknamed a “Buck”

    This is quite the word mystery, my deer

    11 Slurpee Facts for Free Slurpee Day 2025

    July 11 is National 7-Eleven Day, and 7-Eleven is serving free Slurpees for all. Get the scoop on the famous...


    Don’t Make This Mistake at Your Next BBQ—It Could Ruin Your Party

    It was a picture-perfect BBQ—until she saw an ice crime committed


    Don’t Make This Rude Mistake at Restaurants That Servers Absolutely Hate—Chances Are, You̵...

    This simple dining habit is more annoying than you think. Especially if you do it four times in five minutes.


    Why Do We Refrigerate Eggs in the U.S. but Not in Europe?

    Do they know something we don't, or what?


    Here’s What the Star Symbol on an Ambulance Means

    That little blue star on an ambulance is packed with symbolism


    This Is the Real Reason Why Most Ice Cubes Are Square

    It’s not a random choice, and the history of ice cubes is a lot (ahem) cooler than you probably think


    Here’s What the Holes in Pizza Boxes Are For

    Those little holes are more important than you might think


    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


    Here’s the Punctuation Mark Gen Z Wants You to Stop Using—And It’s Not What You Think

    Learn which punctuation mark has fallen out of favor—and why


    Here’s Why So Many Hotel Showers Have Just Half a Door

    The reason behind the design choice that launched a thousand soggy bath mats


    Here’s Why Ice Cubes in Restaurants Have Holes

    Because even ice has a backstory—and this one will send a chill down your spine (literally)


    8 Genius Inventors Who Regretted Their Popular Inventions

    Some of the greatest minds in history went to their graves lamenting their most influential work. Like these eight groundbreakers...


    13 Fun Facts About State Fairs That’ll Make You Love Them Even More

    Everyone loves state fairs, but how much do you really know about them? These fun facts about state fairs might...


    This Is the Real Reason Cars Have Lines on the Rear Windshield

    They're super handy ... and you might be surprised by what they actually are


    Here’s Why Skyscrapers Don’t Have 13th Floors

    Is it haunted or just well-ventilated?


    Is It OK to Snack on Your Groceries Before Paying for Them? Here’s What the Experts Say

    Admit it: You've done it … but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should.


    What Generation Are You? Find Out in Our Guide to Generation Years and Names

    A handy (and hilarious) guide to finding your place in the Great Generational Drama



    13 Common Abbreviations and What They Mean

    From informal texts to published academic works, these common abbreviations appear everywhere. But do you know what they really mean?