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Quiz: Guess the Book From Its Opening Line
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Some books come out hot right out of the gate with iconic openers. How many of these literary works can you correctly guess based only on the opening line?
Why Do We Say 'Talk Turkey'?
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It's a phrase appropriate to Thanksgiving as well as other times of the year. But the most popular origin story has a disturbing explanation.
The World's Longest Poop Story Is a Crock of, Well ...
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Maybe you've seen those fantastical stories saying the world's longest piece of poop is 26 feet? Is that even possible? Where does crap like this come from?
London, Paris and Beyond: The European Capitals Quiz
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Yeah, yeah, everyone knows that Emily just loves Paris. But what about some of the other 40-plus capital cities in Europe?
Why Does Your Wine Bottle Have a Dent in the Bottom?
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There are a lot of theories about why wine bottles have dents (or punts) on the bottoms. Do they still serve a purpose?
Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks: Life Hacks Edition
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Many everyday items, like salt, toothpaste, Magic Erasers, baking soda and vinegar can help you with your spring cleaning in lots of ways.
The 'Einstein' Tile: Mathematicians Find a Shape That Never Repeats
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A new geometric shape called the "einstein" shape has been discovered and when you tile it, no repeating pattern emerges.
Snoopy and Shaun the Sheep Are Set for the Moon
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The two passengers might not be human, but they have a job to do. They're manning Artemis I to be zero gravity indicators.
What's Your Vampire Name?
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When you go to suck their blood, you should at least have a name! Take our quiz to find out which vampire name is perfect for you! You might just be surprised!
Roman 'Comic' Paintings Tell Us Crass Humor Is Timeless
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Recent excavations in Pompeii, Italy, in April 2024 uncovered several stunning murals and ancient Roman comic paintings. Although the murals are more appropriate for an academic museum, the "comics" and graffiti offer a raw peek into how ancient Romans lived, fought, loved and died.