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Why Do Some U.S. Bills Have a Star at the End of the Serial Number?
Most U.S. currency contains a serial number that ends with a letter, but some end or begin with a star instead. What does the letter stand for? What is the significance of the star?
This 'Enchantress of Numbers' Was the World's First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was the daughter of famed poet Lord Byron. But she moved out of her father's shadow to make a name in numbers, not words.
We've Got Your Numbers Quiz
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Whether you're a math whiz or not, there are some pretty cool number theories, beliefs and coincidences to appreciate. How down with digits are you?
Sacrebleu! It's the Foreign Phrases Quiz
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A number of foreign phrases have permeated the English language. How fluent are you in these popular turns of phrase? Take our quiz to find out!
Was the Flatwoods Monster an Alien or an Owl?
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A mysterious cryptid, an eerie encounter and one of the strangest stories to come out of West Virginia: That sums up the Flatwoods Monster.
Drop Bears, Australia and an Enduring Prank on Non-Aussies
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Drop bears are one of the most fearsome creatures in the Outback. At least, that’s what some would have you believe. The Canberra Times once warned that drop bears in Australia might be lurking in the bush, just waiting for an unsuspecting victim to pass beneath their trees.
Gen X Slang: Yuppie, Bogus, Cool Beans and More
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Gen X — born roughly between 1965 and 1980 — came of age surrounded by cassette tapes, arcades, and MTV. This generation created a language all its own.
8 Most Stubborn Dog Breeds That Merit Hiring a Trainer
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Some dogs aim to please. Others ... prefer to think for themselves. The most stubborn dog breeds tend to be intelligent, independent, and occasionally infuriating. While stubborn dogs may be harder to train, they often make fiercely loyal and clever companions when handled with patience.
Prawns vs. Shrimp: What's on Your Plate?
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Walk up to any seafood counter and you’ll see them sitting side by side: prawns vs. shrimp. To the untrained eye, they look nearly identical. But dig a little deeper—or crack a few shells—and you'll uncover some key differences.
Donskoy Cat, Don Sphynx, Russian Hairless: All the Same
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With its elf-like appearance and often completely hairless bodies, the Donskoy cat is one of the most distinctive cat breeds in the world.