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    Weird Facts About 7 Punctuation Marks You See Everywhere

    Hashtags, ampersands, and pilcrows, oh my! Grammar nerds, #ReadOn


    The 10 Best Foodie Cities in the World

    The local cuisine is a major draw for travelers—you can tell by the fact that food-focused tours are on the...


    13 Fascinating Facts About the World’s Oceans

    Dive right into these amazing trivia facts that will make you "sea" the ocean in a whole new way.


    26 Words (and Phrases) That Make You Sound Stupid

    Big words, business jargon, and hyperbole intended to pump up your language only have the opposite affect. Check yourself before...


    This Is the Difference Between a College and a University

    Should the distinction have a big impact on your choice of school?


    7 Pieces of Life Advice Geniuses Tell Their Kids

    These brilliant men and women have revolutionized science, medicine, and our understanding of the cosmos. But what do they tell...


    The Truth About the “Inactive Ingredients” in Your Medications

    A new study suggests that the inactive ingredients in your medications may trigger allergic reactions and stomach issues. Are you...

    13 Scrabble Facts Even Super-Fans Don’t Know About

    While most players know there are 100 tiles and that the person who picks the letter closest to A goes...


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    7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About White Castle Burgers

    Those tiny sliders have quite a bit of history to them. Here's everything you need to know about the crave-worthy...


    20 Grammar Jokes Every Word Nerd Will Appreciate

    Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit. They drink. They leave.


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    50 of the Strangest Unsolved Mysteries from Each State

    Every state harbors unpleasant secrets—here are 50 of the strangest ones from around the country, and why we may never...


    These Are the Differences Between a Stroke and an Aneurysm

    An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel wall. The bleeding from a rupture can cause one type of...


    The Oldest Tourist Attraction in Every State

    From fortresses to national parks to geological wonders—American history is packed into each U.S. state's roster of tourist attractions.


    The 50 Best-Ever Examples of Hyperbole

    Are you sitting down? These examples of hyperbole are the bomb!


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    13 Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of the Art World

    Scratch the surface (literally, in the case of at least one Picasso painting) and you'll see the art world is...


    12 Subtle Signs of Child Abuse That Are Easy to Miss

    Look beyond just physical bruises. Changed behavior, aggressive role play, lack of boundaries... these are all red flags.

    13 Mysteries Finally Solved by Forensics

    In the last several decades, forensic science has made huge strides, leading to big breaks in some formerly baffling cases.


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    7 British Etiquette Rules Americans Need to Adopt

    You'll look more proper than ever.



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    14 of the Most Baffling Mysteries About the Universe

    We've learned so much over the centuries, but science still can't definitively answer these surprisingly fundamental questions.


    20 Words That Are Their Own Opposites

    Grammar geeks, beware: The English language is filled with words that have reverse or contradictory meanings, depending on the context.


    12 Facts About Buddhism You Probably Don’t Know

    From the hills of Hollywood to Middle America to the streets of India, Buddhism is practiced by many but understood...

    13 Comma Rules Everyone Should Know

    Memorize these comma rules before you write your next essay, letter, or email!


    8 Vintage Candies That Definitely Deserve a Comeback

    Discover the incredible history behind some of the most-loved candies of yesteryear.


    12 Things You Should Never Lie About

    You might think that lying is a gracious way to address a situation or avoid awkward discussions. In reality, lies...


    Why Switzerland Has the Best Healthcare System in the World

    You might know Switzerland primarily for its watches, chocolate, and banks, but the country is in the news for its...


    This Is How Much Nicotine Is in One Cigarette

    Whether you're looking to quit, trying to substitute alternative products, or are just curious, it's important to know how much...


    What Life Was Like Aboard the Titanic

    The RMS Titanic may have met its untimely demise in the most tragic of ways but people are still intrigued...