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A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?

Sometimes, the credited director isn't the only director.

On some movies, there might be more than one person yelling “action” and “cut.”

Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.

Baltimore, Maryland had a brief stint as capital.

Washington, D.C., hasn't always been the political center of the United States.

Flags on planes need to adhere to specific standards.

Depicting the mirror image of a flag on aircraft is done for a very specific (and very patriotic) reason.

These homemade sprinkles made these cupcakes look more delicious.

These have all the joy of rainbow sprinkles—without any artificial dyes.

Tibetan Mastiffs are majestic and expensive.

The upfront costs aren’t the only factors to consider when purchasing a pet.

Open sign on cafe hang on door at entrance.

Some of the world’s largest companies began with women leading the way.

We get this byword for enthusiasm from an officer in the Marines named Evans Fordyce Carlson.

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly watches a bunch of fresh carrots float in front of him on the International Space Station.

NASA scientists have figured out ways for astronauts to eat bread without leaving crumbs, shower without running water, and sleep without floating free from their beds.

Mommie Dearest (8/9) Movie CLIP - Rodeo Queen (1981) HD

Frank Perry’s cult classic “Mommie Dearest” did for wire hangers what “Jaws” did for sharks, but there's probably a lot more to this ‘80s flick than you ever knew.

Here‘s how to keep your kicks looking fresh.

Bring your white shoes back to life with these steps.

There are many slang terms for coffee, but where does a “cup of joe“ come from? There are a few theories.

The border between these two countries is a little odd in places.

An old map error led to some strange—and at times contentious—geography.

Each burner technically has a name and a specific purpose, which means there's a chance you've been using your stovetop incorrectly this whole time.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Palm coolers are a relatively new sports science innovation.

Athletes are embracing a new kind of performance enhancer.

Clockwise from top left: Shirley Chisholm, Clara Barton, Ellen Ochoa, Nellie Bly, Josephine Baker, Mary Pickford, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart, Kalpana Chawla, and Kamala Harris.

From singers to scientists and athletes to activists, here are 130 amazing women who have changed the world for the better.

Those iconic khaki uniforms are usually associated with childhood adventure, but scouting was actually forged in the heat of battle by a desperate British military officer.