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How P.T. Barnum Worked
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Born to be a showman, P.T. Barnum overcame a number of obstacles (including numerous fires, the loss of several fortunes and one dead elephant) in order to make a buck. Who was this man who was so determined to create the greatest show on Earth?
What Era Matches Your Sense of Style?
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Different eras throughout time provide us with new inventions, technologies, music and clothes. All these styles tend to define an era. So what era matches your sense of style? Take this quiz and we'll tell you!
Are You an Awesome Grandpa?
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The role of a grandpa is a tough job. You've got to play with toys, sneak some candy for your grandkids and watch a bunch of Disney movies. So tell us more about the wonderful grandpa life with this old-timer quiz!
How Would Your Relationship with Joe from "You" End?
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So he's a murderer ... Still better than most of the dudes on Tinder! Now that you've binged "You" on Netflix, take our quiz to reveal how your relationship with the sexy yet creepy Joe Goldberg would end!
How to Pass a Breathalyzer: Can a Penny Help?
So you've been pulled over by the police, and they've put a breathalyzer in your face. You've heard urban legends that address how to pass a breathalyzer, but are any of them true? Find out right now!
What Is a Group of Otters Called? The Official Terms Are Adorable
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Otters are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica, sliding down muddy banks, cracking shellfish and floating on their backs. People often ask, "What is a group of otters called," because these animals spend so much time together.
Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?
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You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.
How Zippers Work
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Better than buttons? Maybe. Less time-consuming than laces? Definitely. As far as fastening mechanisms go, the zipper is a work of art. Learn exactly what makes up a zipper and how it all fits together so perfectly.
Answer These Pokemon Questions and We'll Guess What Generation 1 Pokemon You Chose!
Don't "Growl" at us just yet, because you have to choose a starter Pokemon as your new BFF! So let's see how you "Skull Bash" and "Headbutt" through your Pokemon adventures with this epic quiz!
Muons: The Subatomic Particles Shaking Up the World of Physics
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First discovered in the late 1930s, muons are passing through you and everything around you at a speed close to light, as cosmic rays strike particles in our planet's atmosphere. So what are muons and how are they informing the new physics?