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    How to Adjust to a New City You May Not Love

    Millions of Americans move each year, but not always by choice. Here's how to make the most of your relocation...

    What You Need to Know About Tornadoes

    Why do some thunderstorms spawn deadly columns of wind while others simply leave us drenched?



    Tsunami Warning Signs You Should Know

    First, the ocean recedes dramatically from the shore, then the tsunami appears, looking less like a breaking wave than a...


    5 Eyesight Myths Dispelled

    Check out five common misunderstandings about how our eyes work.


    24 Ways to Brighten Your Morning

    The morning is probably no one's favorite part of the day, particularly if you stayed up the night before to...


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    Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water: Rethink What You Drink

    Chemicals, contaminants, pollution, price: new reasons to rethink what you drink and beware of bottled water.


    14 Old-School Tricks to Help You Remember These Everyday Facts

    These simple rhymes and mnemonic devices can help you recall everything from the alphabet to the Wonders of the World.


    More New Medical Breakthroughs

    These new discoveries will save countless lives.

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    Why Fully Vaccinated People Everywhere Still Need Masks Indoors

    The CDC recommends that vaccinated people almost everywhere wear masks in indoor public places. Here's why it's a good idea.


    This Is Why Golf Balls Have Dimples

    The dimples on a golf ball serve a greater purpose than just making it look cute—no ifs, ands, or putts.


    Here’s Why Escalators Have Brushes

    Contrary to popular belief, escalator brushes are not actually for cleaning your shoes.


    Here’s Why Women’s and Men’s Shirts Button on Different Sides

    Women's shirts have buttons on the left, while men's have them on the right. But it's not about which hand...


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

    The song has probably gotten stuck in your head a whole bunch, but have you given any thought to the...


    7 Slurpee Facts for Free Slurpee Day 2022

    July 11 is Free Slurpee Day! Get the scoop on the famous drink before that brainfreeze sets in.