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conspiracy theories

conspiracy theories

25 Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out to Be True

It may sound crazy—especially when you’re talking about investigations into flying saucers, nefarious government programs,...

New Year's Eve party at home

New Year's Eve party at home

This is What “Auld Lang Syne” Really Means

As the ball descends on Times Square, a familiar tune strikes up in the background....

people waiting for the new years ball drop at times square

people waiting for the new years ball drop at times square

This Is Why We “Drop a Ball” on New Year’s Eve

Almost every city, country, and community has its own way of celebrating the new year,...

Enthusiastic crowd cheering

Enthusiastic crowd cheering

50 Amazing Facts We Learned in 2018

If you’re the type of person who reads every single page of the newspaper, you...

Prohibition during the 1920s historical facts

Prohibition during the 1920s historical facts

50 Amazing Historical Facts You Never Knew

As the old saying goes, “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.”...

gold bars, illustrating why gold is valuable

gold bars, illustrating why gold is valuable

This Is Why Gold Is Valuable

Gold has been prized across many cultures for millennia—used in coins, crowns, jewelry, and more....

Parents, children, and grandfather singing carols for senior woman

Parents, children, and grandfather singing carols for senior woman

The Secret History Behind These Timeless Christmas Carols

Christmas carols are like the pieces of funky furniture you grew up with: They’ve been...

christmas traditions

christmas traditions

This Is What Happens to All Your Returned Holiday Gifts

Americans love to shop. They also love returning the gifts they don’t love. Last holiday...

the physical manifestation of the internet against a blue urban landscape

the physical manifestation of the internet against a blue urban landscape

35 Basic Facts About the Internet Everyone Should Know

Whether it’s for school, work, chatting with friends, dating, GPS navigation, leisure research, binge-watching Netflix,...

things you're nostalgic for but shouldn't be

things you're nostalgic for but shouldn't be

20 Crazy Valuable Things You Probably Owned and Threw Out

It turns out that, against all odds, those “collectors items” that “might be worth something...

colored pencils against a red background - color facts

colored pencils against a red background - color facts

30 Crazy Facts About Colors That Will Blow Your Mind

We’re immersed in color. Right from the get go (color-in-the-lines lessons in pre-school), the color...

laughing at christmas party

laughing at christmas party

23 Ways to Help Someone Who’s Alone for the Holidays

The holidays, generally speaking, are a time of togetherness. You’re surrounded by family, friends, and...

cyber monday

cyber monday

23 Dirty Secrets Retailers Don’t Want You to Know About Cyber Monday

In just a few years, the first Monday after Thanksgiving weekend has become a bona...

rain boots in a puddle

rain boots in a puddle

This Is Why It’s Illegal to Collect Rainwater in Some States

No one likes rainwater. That’s why umbrellas and raincoats exist, and why most folks take extensive...

Killer robot holding a human skull

Killer robot holding a human skull

25 Expert Predictions About the Future That Will Terrify You

Looking into a crystal ball can be a pretty frightening experience. While futurists and researchers...

woman using a futuristic smartphone - exciting future predictions

woman using a futuristic smartphone - exciting future predictions

25 Expert Predictions About the Future That Will Excite You

The future looks pretty cool. Sure, long-term worries about climate change and the ever-increasing encroach...

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

33 Obscure Facts That Will Make You Come Off as a Total Genius

You don’t need a sky-high IQ and holier-than-thou intellect to come across as a genius....

woman putting on over-ear headphones at sunset - sound facts

woman putting on over-ear headphones at sunset - sound facts

This Is Why Loud Breathers Annoy You—and Other Fascinating Facts About Sounds

Maybe it’s ice clinking in a mug. Maybe it’s obscenely crunchy chewing. Maybe it’s a...

Happy family smiling

Happy family smiling

50 Facts About Happiness That Will Change the Way You Think Forever

Happiness seems like a simple-enough concept. It means feeling good; it’s a thing that you’d...

Happy woman in bed who loves Daylight Saving Time

Happy woman in bed who loves Daylight Saving Time

Here’s Why Daylight Saving Time Is the Best Thing Ever

Daylight saving time is awesome. There, I said it. (Ah, that felt good.) Now, I...

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