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NEWSLETTER
AMAZING FACTS
BIG QUESTIONS
ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS SEASON
LITERATURE
MOVIES
MUSIC
TV
GEOGRAPHY
WANDERLUST
HISTORY
HOLIDAYS
LANGUAGE
WORDS
QUIZZES
ALL STORIES
OLYMPICS
10 Olympic Rules That Sound Fake but Are Actually Real
OLYMPICS
What Is the “Kiss and Cry” in Olympic Figure Skating?
GEOGRAPHY
The 10 Cheapest—And 10 Most Expensive—States to Buy Roses This Valentine’s Day
QUIZZES
Quiz: Prove Your Disney Knowledge by Finishing These Quotes
LITERATURE
What—and Who—Inspired Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights?'
FOOTBALL
The 5 Most Emotional Super Bowl Commercials Ever (and Why They Worked)
SPORTS
Every Time the New England Patriots Have Made the Super Bowl—And Their Wins
OLYMPICS
Why Are Two Cities Co-Hosting the Olympics for the First Time Ever?
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10 Common Figure Skating Words and Terms to Know This Winter Olympics
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The Ancient Origins of the Names of the Days of the Week
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The Literal Meaning of "Ducks in a Row," Explained
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The Meaning of "Fafo"—And How it Came to Be
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Why Do We Tell People to "Go Touch Grass?"
HISTORY
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5 Unusual Sports That Were Once Part of the Olympic Games
The Surprisingly Sweet Reason the Seattle NFL Team Is Called the “Seahawks”
The New England Patriots’ Name Has a Surprisingly Complicated Origin
5 Chilling Discoveries Found in the Snow From Around the World
QUIZZES
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Quiz: How Fast Can You Identify These ‘70s Rock Anthems?
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Quiz: Can You Identify These Countries by Their Flags?
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5 Hidden Mountain Towns in Italy That Look Straight Out of a Snow Globe
5 Fascinating Solutions to Loneliness in Japan
BIG QUESTIONS
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All Your Questions About Super Bowl Rings Answered—Including Who Pays for Them
The Psychology Behind Why We Get Secondhand Embarrassment
Why Do We Call It a “Pair” of Pants?
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