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15 Parallel Facts About Sliding Doors

In another universe, Minnie Driver and Gillian Anderson could have experienced multiple timelines

Quintillion Networks via Alaska.edu [PDF]

An Intercontinental Internet Cable Will Cut Through the Arctic

It's made possible by climate change.

The Rare Asian Arowana Fish Can Cost Up to $150,000

People have even been murdered over the rare fish.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Organic Farming

Presented by Applegate.

A Massachusetts Animal Rescue Group Needs You to Adopt Its Goats

Forty-six alpine, pygmy, and Angora mixes need new homes.

13 Poke-Easy Regional Idioms to Describe Lazy People

Even if you’re feeling lazy, your vocabulary doesn’t have to be. These regional idioms describe the idle, indifferent, and lackadaisical.

Steven Spielberg's Original Plan for Jaws 2

For a single weekend, the director seriously considered taking over the sequel—and he was going to take a page from history.

11 Old Words for the Single- or Narrow-Minded

We all know people who have tunnel vision. Here are some words you can use to describe them.

Who Was Old King Cole? (And Why Was He Such A Merry Old Soul?)

No matter how fine his fiddlers’ fiddles might have been, and no matter how merry the king himself may have been, one question remains: Who on earth was Old King Cole?

7 Ways Your Kids Can Inspire You to Go After Your Dream

Because kids are eternal optimists.

9 Unusual Prom Dates

Not everyone takes their girlfriend, boyfriend, or a classmate to the prom. Some people bring pineapples.

Battle Between Clovis and the Visigoths // National Library of the Netherlands, Public Domain

11 Rome-Sacking Facts About the Original Goths

Though “savages” and “barbarians” to the Romans, they were actually complex, intelligent, and misunderstood people.

New Digitization Project Offers a Peek at Thousands of Historical Beauty Products

Remember Farrah Fawcett shampoo?

Is it Anxiety-Ridden or -Riddled?

Don't let this question leave you … with anxiety.

See How the Alpine Ibex Defies Gravity, All For a Lick of Salt

It's nerve-racking and amazing.

This Calculator Will Help You Convert Your Apartment into a Ball Pit

Know exactly how many playpen balls you need before investing.

Marilyn Monroe’s Possessions Are Going Up for Auction

The letters, costumes, and artwork of Marilyn Monroe will be sold in honor of what would have been the movie star’s 90th birthday.

10 Game of Thrones Book Characters Omitted From the Show

You know Daenerys, Tyrion, and Sansa. But unless you’ve read the books, you’re missing out on Patchface, Coldhands, and Vargo Hoat.

The Worst Industrial Disaster in U.S. History

The deadliest industrial disaster in U.S. history occurred on April 16, 1947, in Texas City, Texas.

15 Times Animals Saved the Day

Here are a few surprising times that animals have swooped in—or crawled in, or swam in—to save our skins.

15 Tasty Fruits and Vegetables at Their Peaks Right Now

Presented by GEICO.

15 of the Most Amazing Moments in Marathon History

Presented by GEICO.

These big reptiles pop up in all kinds of places.

15 of the Most Unusual Places Alligators Have Been Found

Discover the weirdest spots where live alligators have turned up, from a New York park to a Chicago basement, and more.

Video Reveals How Bad TV Characters Are at Realistically Drinking Coffee

Ever notice how TV characters seem to love coffee, but their coffee cups are often conspicuously empty?

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