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    46 Etiquette Tips of the Victorian Era That Need to Make a Comeback

    Sure they might have been sticklers for following the rules, but from being courted to dressing up for dinner, some...


    The Dark, Untold Story About the Peace Sign

    It originated from flag signals meaning nuclear disarmament.


    There Were Originally 12 Amendments to the Constitution. What Happened to the Other Two?

    James Madison wrote a lot of them, some just didn't make the cut.


    5 Myths About Left-Handed People We All Need to Stop Believing (and 2 Surprising Truths)

    Just 10 percent of the population is left-handed. There are many myths about the differences between righties and lefties, yet...


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    15 Real-Life Hidden Treasures That Haven’t Been Found Yet

    Hidden treasure is not just for pirates. Perhaps these tales of treasures that remain untracked will inspire you to go...


    13 Little Known Facts About the Wedding of JFK and Jackie

    Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and Senator John F. Kennedy were married on the morning of September 12, 1953, in St. Mary's...


    11 Surprising Signs Your Partner is a Keeper

    Here's how to know if you're in it for the long haul.


    7 Common Words That Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think

    "Outlaw," "scan," and "irregardless"... you're using them all wrong.

    10 Weird Facts About Lightning Strikes

    From strange lightning strike rashes to exploding trees, these lightning facts will, well, shock you.


    13 Fascinating Things You Didn’t Know About Animal Crackers

    Remember animal crackers? Weren't those fun? Take a trip down memory lane with these quirky facts about the classic snack.


    10 Natural Ways to Release Endorphins Instantly

    Time to get the "feel good" chemical flowing.


    10 Weird Negative Effects of Social Media on Your Brain

    According to new research, your social networking habits might be affecting your brain more than you know.


    13 Things You Never Knew About Earthquakes

    Earthquakes probably happen way more frequently than you realize.


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    This Is Why So Many Logos Are Red

    Yep, there's a scientific reason behind why you can't resist those bright red logos you see everywhere.


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    8 Unsolved Medical Mysteries That Still Stump Doctors

    Modern medicine still struggles to understand these rare and complex cases.


    6 Countries with the Longest Lunch Breaks in the World

    Americans, read this and weep: Workers in these countries get two to three times as long for their lunch breaks....


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    15 Crimes That Will Never Ever Get Solved

    Cases can go cold for a variety of reasons, and when they do, it's incredibly frustrating. But it looks like...

    How to Make Small Talk, According to People Who Do It for a Living

    Not everyone is born with the gift of gab. If small talk doesn't come naturally to you, here are some...


    15 Advertising Tricks You Didn’t Know You Were Falling For

    Ad and industry experts reveal the psychology and technology advertisers use to trick you out of your hard-earned dollars.


    15 Common Words That Used To Mean Completely Different Things

    There was a time when 'Girl' meant 'Boy,' 'Bully' meant 'Sweetheart,' and 'Fizzle' meant 'Fart.' Let's return there together.


    8 Beautifully Haunting Pictures of Route 66 Ghost Towns

    Along the 2,291 mile highway that is Route 66, you'll find territorial-era mining towns, quiet farming villages—and an American history...


    Successful People Do These 8 Things Each Weekend

    Time management expert Laura Vanderkam reveals the subtle secrets to restorative and productive weekends in her book ‘What Successful People...


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    The Real Reason You Love Watching Those Pimple-Popping Videos

    What will the internet reveal about us next? How about the fact that pimple-popping videos are all the rage? There's...

    9 Secrets You Never Knew About Your Own Clothes

    If you think the tiny pocket on your jeans is useless, think again. Your clothes have a secret history of...


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    21 Rarely Seen Photos You Won’t Find in History Books

    Get a unique look at everyone from Hollywood stars to British royals with these rarely seen photos from throughout the...


    12 Things Middle Children Need to Watch Out For

    Middle Child Day is August 12—here's what the middleborn have to be wary of if they want to lead a...


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    8 of the Most Successful Bank Robberies in History

    Hollywood isn't the only place with successful heists.


    This Is What 14 Everyday Objects Looked Like 100 Years Ago

    Let's take a walk back in time to the early 1900s—what did everyday things look like back then?


    11 Psychology Experiments That Went Horribly Wrong

    Science has given us amazing breakthroughs, but some researchers have been responsible for horrifying studies—here are some of the worst