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6 Unique Homes Built Just for Spite
Forget siblings, government officials, and the public at large: These stubborn homeowners bow to no one.
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This Woman Thought a Burglar Was In Her Home—Until the Police Opened the Bathroom Door
These Oregon cops are probably still laughing about what they found when responding to this 911 call.
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15 Secret Phrases Pilots Say
Pilots have coded phrases they use to communicate delays, turbulence, and even warnings about annoying passengers.
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This Is How Long It Would Take to Go on Every Ride at Disney World
Are you game to try this fun challenge?
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10 of the Strangest Things That Have Fallen from the Sky
These forms of precipitation put "it's raining cats and dogs" to shame!
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The Hidden Meanings of 12 Everyday Objects, Revealed!
The little pocket on your jeans. The little hole in your pen cap. They're not just there for show.
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19 Mysterious Old Home Features That Aren’t Useful Anymore
Some old home features no longer serve a purpose—and may leave modern-day owners scratching their heads. Here are solutions to...
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Here’s the Real Reason the Dollar Sign Is an S
If "cents" is represented by a "c," why on earth is "dollars" represented by an "S"? Here's your answer.
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15 Strangest Things Mechanics Have Found in Cars
Think French fries on the floorboard and stinky gym shoes in the back seat of your car is bad? That's...
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13 Pop Culture Facts to Have Ready for Trivia Night
You may think your brain is already brimming with entertainment knowledge. Your friends call you a walking, talking International Movie...
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12 Comma Rules Everyone Should Know
Memorize these comma rules before you write your next essay, letter, or email!
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10 Scientific Mysteries We Take for Granted
Most of us know that the Big Bang hasn't been totally figured out and black holes are pretty confusing, but...
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This Is What Those Airport Taxiway Signs Mean
When your plane is taking forever to taxi to the runway, find out where you're really headed.
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11 of the Most Expensive Things That Have Ever Been Stolen
Even though many of these items are extremely large and worth millions of dollars, these determined criminals still managed to...
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There Are No Countries in the World That Begin with These 2 Letters
There are 195 countries in the world, but only 24 out of 26 alphabet letters begin their names. See if...
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This Is Why People Are So Afraid of the Number 13
There are a few reasons this number gets such a bad rap.
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This Is What Really Happens When You Swallow Chewing Gum
The age-old myth of swallowed gum staying in your body for seven years is officially busted.
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9 Organs You Can Actually Live Without
Your organs serve a purpose, but that doesn't mean your life would end without them. Your body can still function...
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Why Wedding Dresses are White (and Other Fun Facts About Colour)
Ever wondered why soccer balls are black and white, bubble gum is pink and prize ribbons are blue? We found...
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When Did Wild Poodles Roam the Earth?
They say there's no such thing as a stupid question, but we couldn't help but wonder, "Did poodles ever exist...
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That’s Outrageous: 3 Stories About Creepy Crawlies That Will Give You Goosebumps
When human beings and creepy crawlies collide, it can make for some pretty strange news stories...