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college girl studying and working on table
Word History

The Fascinating Origin of Common Words

From apron to walrus, these backstories are sure to amaze.

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Man and woman holding cardboard cutouts over eyes
Love, Factually

35 Incredible Science-Based Facts About Love

It's more than just an emotion.

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a shocked man with glasses and a fauxhawk against an off-white background, predictions that came true
Bad Isms

20 Sayings You Didn't Know Were Offensive

Stop repeating these common words and phrases.

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Cute gibbon ape couple cuddling on a branch
Making a Commitment

25 Adorable Animals That Mate for Life

Some animals really are monogamous!

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Seventies, black and white photo, people, young couple lies on the ground, tenderly, aged 18 to 25 years, Netherlands, Amsterdam
Can't Buy Me Love

This Is How Much a "Big Date" Cost the Year You Were Born

In the '50s, spending $10 on a date was a splurge.

Beyonce
Beyonce
Star Status

25 Celebrities Without Walk of Fame Stars

Justice for Queen Bey ASAP.

Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Near Misses

Actors Who Almost Booked Iconic Movie Roles

Al Pacino was almost Han Solo, you guys.

A Loehmann's department store in New York
A Loehmann's department store in New York
Mall Madness

Beloved '90s Stores That No Longer Exist

R.I.P. Smarter Image, Borders, and Wet Seal.

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader game board
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader game board
Elementary Knowledge

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Find Out!

These questions may stump you.

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casual businessman and woman talking and laughing in loft office
Linguistics Lesson

23 English Words Everyone Mispronounces

Plus, learn how to properly pronounce them.

A HA Norwegian pop group
A HA Norwegian pop group
One and Done

The 50 Best One-Hit Wonders of All Time

Did your favorite make the cut?

a man and woman paint walls together
a man and woman paint walls together
Quick Fixes

23 Home Improvements You Can Do in Under an Hour

There's no easier way to transform your space.

Britney Spears on Star Search Musicians Reality Shows
Britney Spears on Star Search Musicians Reality Shows
Talent Show

19 Celebs Who Appeared on "Star Search"

And, in a lot of cases, lost!

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Female doctor consults mature patient during the quarantine for coronavirus
True Blood

20 Amazing Facts About Your Blood Type

Here is what your blood type means for your health.

Amazing Tricks for Cleaning Your Bathroom
Amazing Tricks for Cleaning Your Bathroom
Tub Thumpin'

Amazing Tricks for Cleaning Your Bathroom

Getting a spotless bathroom is easier than you think.

Shopping Inside a Walmart Store {Walmart Deals} {Best Impulse Buys From Walmart}
Shopping Inside a Walmart Store {Walmart Deals} {Best Impulse Buys From Walmart}
Store-Brand Savings

20 Best Generic Products From Walmart

There's nothing basic about these great buys.

Target Cart
Target Cart
Bullseye Buys

20 Best Generic Products From Target

Everything on your list—for less than you expected.

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elegant modern open-concept kitchen
Easy Upgrades

27 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen

These minor changes have a major impact.

Person Sweeping Up Broken Glass {Get Rid of Old Stuff}
Person Sweeping Up Broken Glass {Get Rid of Old Stuff}
What's Old Is Ew

30 Things You Should Never Put in the Garbage

Toss out your batteries the responsible way.

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Older woman on laptop and phone call
Don't Click Here

17 Things That Make You a Target for Scammers

From sketchy sweepstakes to phony friend requests.