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    20 Amazing Facts That Often Get Overlooked About the Titanic

    We bring you surprising bits of trivia and Titanic facts you've never heard.


    Is the Ocean Really Running Out of Fish?

    It may seem like the oceans are overflowing with fish, but experts say they are actually at dangerously low levels...


    23 New Slang Words You’ll Be Hearing More of in 2023

    Yolt is the new yeet. Brush up on these unofficial vocab words.


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    4 Household Products That Kill Coronavirus, According to Consumer Reports

    Is your store out of cleaning products? Have no fear: you most likely already have everything you need at home.


    48 Words and Phrases Only Southern People Use

    Your vocabulary is about to get a lot more colorful. Let's get a move on, y'all.


    13 “Eco-Friendly” Habits That Are Actually Worse for the Planet

    We know you have the best interests of the planet at heart, but if you're not careful, you might be...


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    Can Cats Get Coronavirus?

    The COVID-19 outbreak is on everyone's minds, but should you also be worried about coronavirus in cats?


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    Can You Get Sick from Toilet Seats?

    The answer will have you second-guessing taking the time to protect your bum.

    Epidemic vs. Pandemic: What’s the Difference?

    Though you definitely don't want to be stuck in the middle of either, there is a distinction between these two...


    Here’s How Long it Takes for Plastic Bottles to Break Down in the Ocean

    You may never look at the bottle of water the same way again.


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    Can Dogs Get Coronavirus?

    With pictures of dogs donning face masks popping up in newsfeeds, some pet parents are on edge. But is the...


    13 Major Countries That Aren’t Actually Countries

    It's not easy to be a country. After checking out the following 13, you might never think of "country-hopping" in...


    What Barbie Looked Like the Year You Were Born

    Barbie has changed a lot since she was introduced to the world 64 years ago. Which types of...


    13 Vintage Barbie Dolls That Are Worth a Fortune Today

    The same Barbie who inspired imagination—and evoked controversy—for generations is worth a fortune to collectors worldwide today.


    13 Gender Inequality Examples That Show How Women Still Aren’t Equal to Men

    Why it's better than ever to be a woman—except for these imbalance issues the world still needs to work on


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    What Would Happen If Everyone Stopped Eating Meat One Day a Week?

    Skipping meat one day a week has benefits for our planet, health, and wallets.


    What Does the Saying “Close, but No Cigar” Really Mean?

    I didn't ask for a cigar, so why are you telling me I don't get one?

    This Is the Last Remaining Opening Day Ride in Universal Studios Florida

    Almost all of the opening day rides at Universal Studios Florida closed over the years. But it's still possible to...


    Can You Answer These 14 Dictionary Questions from Jeopardy!?

    We curated a quiz of JEOPARDY! clues for logophiles to test your knowledge of words from the dictionary.


    What Phones Looked Like the Decade You Were Born

    Some elementary school kids don’t even know what a landline is. Take a trip down memory lane and remember the...


    What Your Fear of Friday the 13th Says About You

    If Friday the 13th has you worried about rolling streaks of bad luck, from elevator breakdowns to earthquakes, here's what...


    Can You Answer These Real Jeopardy! Questions About Geography?

    Do you consider yourself a worldly whiz when it comes to geography trivia? We curated a pop quiz of an...


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    17 Things You’re Probably Sharing That Germ Experts Wouldn’t

    Sharing isn't always caring. Here are the items germaphobes will want to keep to themselves.

    Only 2 Percent of People Can Solve Einstein’s Riddle—Can You?

    Yes, it is as difficult as it looks. But we believe in you!



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    Can You Guess the Middle Name of Every U.S. President?

    JFK, Harry S. Truman, George W. Bush... sure you know their monograms, but do you know the full names of...


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    The Etiquette Rules of Getting Up to Use the Airplane Bathroom (When Your Neighbor Is Asleep)

    Quit awkwardly holding your bladder and follow this etiquette expert's advice.


    12 Pop Culture Grammar Mistakes Editors Hate the Most

    We asked a jury of editors and linguists to judge the most glaring pop culture grammar glitches. But instead of...


    13 Redundant Phrases You’re Probably Using All the Time

    Do you use an abundance of redundance? An overflowing flow of superfluous surplus? Quit being so extra!