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    5 Best Baking Soda and Vinegar Cleaning Solutions

    Here's what happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar—and how to use them for cleaning.


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    50 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were Left-Handed

    Left-handed people make up only about 10 percent of the population. But that 10 percent has made quite an impact.


    Can You Really Have a Photographic Memory?

    While popular in movies and pop culture, the real answer is a little bit more complicated.


    How to Recycle Just About Anything

    There's no reason for your household castoffs to be destined for the dump. Here's how to recycle almost anything, from...


    Doctors Reveal the Most Miraculous Recovery They’ve Ever Seen in a Patient

    From premature babies to tough octogenarians, these people and their incredible stories baffled even medical professionals.


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    15 Vintage Cars You’ll Wish You Could Drive Today

    Print advertisements for cars back in the day used to look a lot different!


    This is What Happens to Your Body When You Hold Your Breath

    The world record for holding your breath is over 20 minutes! Find out what's happening to your body when you...


    Here’s Why School Buses Are Always Yellow

    Admit it, you've always wondered!

    These 13 Bizarre Facts About Dreams Might Keep You Up at Night

    Your dreams can be affected by when you dream, whether you smoke, your mental health, and more. And, by the...


    Cacao vs. Cocoa: What’s the Difference?

    While they sound the same, they are in fact two very different things.


    The Real Reason People with Glasses Look Smart

    If you've ever dressed up like a "nerd" for Halloween, glasses were likely a mandatory part of the costume. But...


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    18 History Lessons Your Teacher Lied to You About

    Alternative facts have always been with us, and they've always been used to cover up uncomfortable truths. Here's some history...


    Here’s Why Lefties Used to Be Retrained to Use Their Right Hand

    Many natural-born lefties were forced into becoming righties throughout the course of history—and in some countries, they still are.


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    7 Sneaky Things Your Voice Can Predict About Your Personality and Health

    It's not just what you say—it's what you sound like when you say it.


    25 Ways You Can Relax that Don’t Cost a Cent

    Got no chill? Try these simple ways to relax and unwind today.



    This Is How You Should Really Format a Business Letter

    Email may rule work correspondence, but knowing how to write a business letter never goes out of style.

    15 Good-Luck Charms from Around the World

    Good luck is easier to come by than you might think … especially if you carry a rabbit's foot and...


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    The 12 Most Sought-After Items on Every Burglar’s Hit List

    Burglars can't wait to get their hands on these items.


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    16 Wedding Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow in 2024

    While some wedding etiquette rules have gone out the window, there are still some you must follow at every celebration.


    15 Rude Conversation Habits You Need to Stop ASAP

    Etiquette experts weigh in on the rude conversation habits you may be guilty of—and how to fix them


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    10 Rude Coffee Shop Habits You Need to Stop Now

    Courtesy may not be so common anymore. These 10 rude coffee shop behaviors get baristas steaming.


    31 Almost Invisible Ways Stores Trick You Into Spending More

    Every sight, smell, sound, and touch in a retail environment is engineered for one purpose: to get you to spend...

    10 Things Wildly Successful People Do Every Single Day

    You can't go from intern to CEO overnight, but these 10 tips will point you to success city.


    This Is the Correct Way to Pronounce Gyro

    Now you can order one with confidence.


    Anytime vs. Any Time: How to Tell the Difference

    Anytime you're confused about this rule, here's how to correctly use each phrase.


    8 Most Dangerous Fireworks You Can Buy

    How dangerous can that package of fireworks be if you bought them from the store? Plenty dangerous—and here's why.


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    18 U.S. Citizenship Test Questions That Leave Even Americans Stumped

    Even if you were born and raised in the United States, you might not be able to pass the naturalization...


    Why Is It Called a Bikini, Anyway?

    Find out the little-known history behind the tiny two-piece swimsuit, which celebrates its 73rd birthday on July 5, Bikini Day.