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Why so blue?

Unpacking the reason hyperlinks are blue requires dipping into early internet history.

Ellen Gutoskey






Ever wonder what your dog finds so tasty about grass?

A dog that eats grass frantically may be trying to vomit—but the behavior doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the vet.

Michele Debczak










Their fates are a mystery.

From a record-breaking mountain climber to a British adventurer who may have died searching for a city that doesn’t exist and beyond, these explorers have fates that are shrouded in mystery.

Michele Debczak