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Can You Spot the Patch of Floor Hidden Among All the Moving Boxes?

Supposedly only 5 percent of participants can do it in under a minute.

It's not everywhere that you can walk on a lake—but you can in Alaska.

The 20 Coldest States in the U.S.

If snow sports and curling up with a good book and steaming mug of tea are your favorite activities, you might want to consider moving to one of America's chilliest states.

How Super-Recognizers Are Helping Police Solve Crimes

Super-recognizers have a rare and uncanny ability to remember faces—a skill that’s estimated to affect just 1 to 2 percent of the population.

Why Do We Say People Pass ‘With Flying Colors’?

Like so many other phrases, the meaning of ‘pass with flying colors’ has nautical roots.

James Webb NIRCam composite image of Jupiter system.

See Jupiter's Auroras in the Latest Images From NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

In addition to capturing spectacles millions of light years away, the James Webb Space Telescope can also show us planets like Jupiter from a fresh perspective.

Meet the 'Winners' of the 2022 Kids and Teens Mullet Championships

Billy Ray Cyrus isn't the only one who can pull off the Arkansas Waterfall.

MoviePass Returns With New Pricing Model

Three years after its catastrophic demise, MoviePass is returning to theaters this fall.

5 Famous Novels Penned in Under a Month

For many authors, writing a book is a slow, tortured affair—but not for all of them.

How Many Hours Do People Spend Working in a Year?

You may need a vacation after seeing how many hours the average employee spends working per year.

The origin of the smoke detector might surprise you.

The Unusual Origin Stories of 9 Everyday Household Items

What was Kleenex originally used for? The product’s fascinating history has ties to Kotex and World War I.

What's the Kennection? #24

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

8 Times Leslie Nielsen Played a Fart Joke on Someone

'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' star Leslie Nielsen carried a fart machine wherever he went, including movie sets, elevators, and courthouses.

Martha Brossier made her exorcisms a public spectacle.

A Devilish Hoax: The Fake Demonic Possession of Martha Brossier

In 1590s France, a young woman went on a touring exhibition to demonstrate she was under the spell of a demon. A clever group of theologians proved otherwise.

40 Super S-Words To Supplement Your Vocabulary

'Scrouge' means to crowd someone. Worth remembering in the COVID-19 era.

The 10 Most Affordable Metro Areas to Buy a Home in 2022

If you’re looking to buy a home, almost all of the most affordable cities in the U.S. are in the Rust Belt.

You’re Probably Not Replacing Your HVAC Filters Often Enough

Keeping up with air filter replacement is more important than you might think.

Would a consignment shop take your collection of fuzzy scarves?

Consignment Shop vs. Thrift Store: What’s the Difference?

The differences between consignment and thrift stores go a little deeper than profit margins.

Wellcome polio vaccine dropped on to sugar lump for child patient.

9 Essential Facts About Polio

Go check those medical records to see if you’re vaxxed, and meanwhile, learn more about the polio with these nine facts.

How Many Licks Does It Really Take To Get To The Center Of A Tootsie Pop? Scientists Have Attempted to Find Out

In the decades since Tootsie Roll Industries first posed the question, several people have attempted to find the answer.

Postage stamps don't expire, but you also can't use some of them forever.

Do Postage Stamps Expire?

Can you really use that book of Elvis stamps you grabbed back in the 1990s? Yes, but there's a catch.

The 20 Worst Dog Breeds to Share a Bed With

These dog breeds pose the greatest risk to your bed sheets and sleep quality.

Compliment vs. Complement: What’s the Difference?

If you’re talking about a free hotel breakfast, the word you want is ‘complimentary.’

UHF Official Trailer #1 - Kevin McCarthy Movie (1989) HD

10 Fun Facts About “Weird Al” Yankovic’s ‘UHF’

'UHF' was a passion project for "Weird Al" Yankovic, but it bombed at the box office in 1989. Here are 10 fact about the cult classic you might not have known.

The S.S. 'Arctic' sinking was both a tragedy and a scandal.

6 Valuable Wrecks Still Waiting to Be Found

These mysterious undersea sites might contain millions (or billions) in lost treasure.

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