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In This Country, It’s Illegal for Grocery Stores to Waste Food
Food waste is a major problem the world over, and this European nation has taken legal measures to reduce it.
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15 Gross-Out Facts About Competitive Eaters
Read this, and you will never look at a hot dog the same way again.
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These Inkblot Tests Know Your True Personality
So, what do you see?
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Here’s Why People Started Counting Sheep to Fall Asleep
One sheep, two sheep, three sheep...wait, why are we counting sheep again?
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Why You Should Never Argue With Anyone on Facebook
Trust us—science says so.
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Can You Figure Out the Missing Word in This Brain Teaser?
This one is a doozy!
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Can You Solve the World’s First Crossword Puzzle?
Up for a challenge? Take a stab at completing the first crossword puzzle ever published.
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You Can Now Take 600 Free College Courses Online Thanks to These 200 Universities
Attending and paying for college can be stressful. But this doesn't have to be the case.
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Only 60 People in the World Have This Insanely Powerful Memory
Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory is a rare condition in which people can remember nearly every day of their lives with...
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This Is the Smartest Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer
Are you among the smarty-pants of the bunch? Our astrologer explains which is the smartest zodiac sign and which signs...
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Here’s How “Bucks” Became Another Word for “Dollars”
Hint: This is quite the mystery, my deer.
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10 Crazy Things You Can Only Find in Japan
If you spot blue traffic lights and sweet potato Kit Kats, you're probably in Japan.
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The 15 Best Things That Happened in 2017
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This Is the Only Polite Time to Leave a Party, According to an Etiquette Expert
Admit it: At some point, we have all secretly wondered.
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Who Exactly Is Geronimo—and Why Do We Say His Name When We Jump Off Stuff?
“Aubrey” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
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Potlucks are a wonderful and informal way to gather with friends and family but just because it's casual doesn't mean...
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The Hidden Secrets Behind the History of Wedding Cakes
They weren't always just a tasty dessert.
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Here’s Why There’s a 57 on Your Heinz Ketchup Bottle
No, there aren't 57 types of Heinz ketchup.
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If Music Gives You Chills, You Might Be an Emotional Genius
Turns out your brain is literally wired differently.
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From Elizabeth I to Henry the VIII still hobbling about Windsor Castle, royal ghosts have been making the rounds about...
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Do you expect your partner to take out the trash every week without ever being thanked? Can you recall the...
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This Is the Real Reason You Believe in Superstitions—Says Science
Most Americans know superstitions are nonsense. But why do more than 50 percent of people still believe in them?
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Here’s Why You Never Got an E on Your Report Card
A, B, C, D, F... wait, what?
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There’s a Psychological Reason You Laugh at the Worst Times
They say laughter is the best medicine...unless you're laughing in these situations.
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There’s a Very Specific Reason Why the Oval Office Is an Oval
It's not just for the sake of alliteration.
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This 10-Minute Morning Habit Burns 400 Extra Calories Every Week
Can't get to the gym in the morning? No problem. There's a creative way to fit your cardio in.
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