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What the World Would Look Like Without Mosquitoes
Wouldn't it be nice to spend summer evenings outdoors without being menaced by mosquitoes? According to these scientists, we should...
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The Fascinating True Stories Behind the World’s Greatest Lost Cities
Get your Indiana Jones-style fedora ready for a modern-day armchair expedition of places rediscovered after centuries.
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7 Famous Hotel Mysteries That Still Remain Unsolved
From murders to disappearances, these unsolved mysteries all have hotels in common.
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30+ Lies You Were Told as a Kid—That You Probably Still Believe
From the length of time gum stays in your stomach to the true location of the North pole, these long...
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15 Fascinating Facts About Princess Beatrice
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice has been maintaining a somewhat lower profile than her sister, HRH Princess Eugenie, which makes...
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The Cutest Baby Animals Born During the Pandemic
This is the type of news the world needs right now.
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How Three Brothers Escaped from Communist East Germany
Over the course of 14 years, three siblings risked their lives and took on the Berlin Wall one-by-one.
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6 Things You Won’t Be Seeing in Grocery Stores Anymore
Say goodbye to self-serve stations.
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13 Amazing Things Caught on Camera for the First Time
There's a first for everything—and sometimes, when we're lucky enough, it gets caught on film.
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14 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince George
His parents, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, keep the life of the future heir to the British throne very private....
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12 Exciting Spy Movies You Need to Watch Again
Dive into the exhilarating and dangerous world of espionage with these modern classics!
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How These 10 Body Parts Got Their Names
There’s a name for that space between your nose and eyebrows!
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Hidden Personality Traits Revealed Through Your Favourite Ice Cream Flavour
If you think ordering vanilla means you're boring, see how personality traits are linked to your favourite ice cream flavour.
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10 Time Travel Movies That Will Make You Question Everything
We've rounded-up 10 thrillers, comedies and romances to help you grapple with the big question: would you change the past...
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The Most Popular Baby Names from the Year You Were Born
Did your name make the list?
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20 Things Most of Us Think Are the Same—But Aren’t
You're probably saying these things interchangeably.
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Why Do We Say the “Dog Days of Summer”?
Dogs are man's best friend and adorable, but what do they have to do with summer?
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50+ Canadian Comedians to Watch Out For—and Their Best Jokes
These Canadian comedians are making us proud—and making us laugh, too! Check out the best jokes from these rising stars...
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I’m Living in a Long-Term Care Home During COVID-19—Here’s How I’m Coping
An 87-year-old resident of a long-term care facility hit hard by COVID-19 shares his hopes, fears and daily struggles of...
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How My Mother-in-Law’s Casserole Brought Us Together During Quarantine
Even though she lost her husband of 50 years two months before lockdown, my mother-in-law still delivered dinners and other...
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Here’s What “Defunding the Police” Actually Means
Here’s what defunding the police could look like—and the arguments in favour of this plan.
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10 Travel Documentaries That Will Satisfy Your Wanderlust During the Lockdown
These exciting travel documentaries will inspire your future itineraries—or allow you to live out your bucket list from the comfort...
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20 Silly Warning Labels That Will Leave You Scratching Your Head
Warning: Do not read this post while unconscious.
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12 Documentaries About Race Everyone Needs to See
These powerful documentaries about race offer rich insight into our society and culture—and are must-see's for anyone who wants to...
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This Group Inspired Thousands of Canadians to Help Each Other Through COVID-19
How Caremongering Toronto co-founder Mita Hans sparked a worldwide movement to be kind.
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A Snakebite Turned This Woman’s Thailand Vacation Into a Fight for Her Life
Doctors raced to find an antidote as the snake’s venom spread through Shalabha Kalliath’s body, attacking her organs and inching...
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11 Vintage Photos of Unity We All Need to See Right Now
Unity inspires change.
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11 Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear
Now is the time to listen, learn and take action. Anti-racism is active—and educating ourselves can be a crucial first...
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Why You Should Stop Saying “I Don’t See Colour”
This statement probably doesn't mean what you think it does. We got an award-winning documentary filmmaker to tell us why.