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    11 Craziest Things Found in People’s Bodies

    Doctors and other medical professionals see some of the craziest things, but at the top of the list has to...


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    18 Etiquette Rules Everyone in the Royal Family Must Follow

    From the way you eat to the way you walk down a flight of stairs, here's what it takes to...


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    30 U.S. State Facts Everyone Gets Wrong

    Think you're a United States trivia pro? Check to see if you've ever fallen for these U.S. state blunders!


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    13 Facts About Native Americans You Didn’t Learn in History Class

    Native Americans didn't all live in teepees and not all warriors were men.



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    9 Famous Moments in History That Never Actually Happened

    You've probably accepted these nine occurrences as historical fact—but they're actually totally false, or at least highly embellished.


    15 Things You Never Knew About Left-Handed People

    Only 10 percent of the population is left-handed. While there may not be many of them, being left-handed sure does...


    Here’s What Really Happens to Recycled Plastic

    This is what happens to plastic from the moment you toss it into the recycling bin to when its materials...

    The 9 Most Recyclable Materials on the Planet

    All of these materials are recyclable. Do your part by disposing of them properly to help conserve the environment.


    Less Than 1% of People Can Ace This Shapes Brain Teaser

    Who knew shapes could be so confounding?!


    What Is Mental Math? Tricks to Help You Ditch the Calculator

    First of all, it doesn't mean doing trigonometry in your head.


    15 Mnemonic Devices That’ll Help You Remember Just About Anything

    "Thirty days hath September" is so last year. Check out these other clever, helpful mnemonic devices to help you remember...


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    Why Even Hate Speech Needs to Be Protected

    Being able to tell people what they may not wish to hear must extend, above all, to those who think...


    8 Heartwarming Stories of Older Children Who Finally Found Their Forever Home

    It's not just infants who need forever families. Grab a tissue: These adoption stories will make you cry—in the best...


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    Scientists Use This Movie Clip to Make People Sob Their Eyes Out. Can You Resist It?

    Researchers call this the saddest film of all time. Chances are, you've never seen it.


    13 Fascinating Scientific Facts About Blue Eyes

    Do you have blue eyes? We talked to experts to discover curious facts about baby blues, including whether your biological...


    14 Things Polite People Always Say

    Using polite words and phrases will help you turn on the charm, navigate awkward moments and defuse tension

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    9 Split-Second Decisions That Changed History

    Whether you consider these choices oversight, instinct, or pure luck, what followed could have easily gone another way. Read on...


    17 Hard Math Problems That’ll Make Your Head Spin

    These brain-teasing hard math problems are tricky, but they'll give your brain a workout—and they're really rewarding when you figure...


    When Anti-Semitism Showed Up, This Whole Town Responded

    "Silence is acceptance," said the Billings police chief. "Billings should stand up and say, 'Harass one of us and you...



    25 World Facts You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know

    Impress your friends with these nuggets of knowledge.


    Can You Answer This CEO’s Favorite Interview Question (That Everyone Gets Wrong)?

    Before your next interview, heed the advice of 16 CEOs and business leaders and learn how to answer the tricky...

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    16 of the Most Historically Inaccurate Movies Ever

    Facts, schmacts! You won't want to look to Hollywood for history trivia—here's why.


    13 Weirdly Fascinating Facts About Jellyfish

    Think you know all there is to know about jellyfish? Think again. These simple invertebrates are a lot more complex...


    Why Is Toothpaste Mint Flavored?

    While chocolate toothpaste might sound delicious, there is a method to the madness.


    Where Does the Term “Whistleblower” Come from, Anyway?

    There's lots of noise and confusion in the world of government and politics today. Here's one less thing you need...


    Is “Funner” a Word? Let’s Settle the Debate

    Why don't we like to put an "-er" on the end of "fun," the way we do with other one-syllable...


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    16 of the Best American Cities for History Buffs

    History doesn't have to be confined to the static pages of a book. By visiting these destinations, you can experience...