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Why Does Earth Spin?

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Every 24 hours, Earth makes a full rotation on its axis. But why does Earth spin in the first place?

What's the Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur?

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Liquor and liqueur are spelled so similarly, it's easy to confuse them for being the same. But they're not. So how are they different?

7 Ingenious Reuses for Plastic Bottles and Boxes

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The millions of plastic containers and bottles out there don't all have to end up in landfills. There are lots of ways to give them a second life.

What Is Saliva and How Does It Change the Taste of Food?

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Saliva is not exactly the most appetizing of subjects, but it plays an important role in everything from how food tastes to how it is digested.

From BTS to BLACKPINK: How K-pop Took Over the Music World

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You might never have heard South Korean K-pop music but, on this planet, it rules. So, what does K-pop stand for and who are the K-pop music idols?

9 Ways to Upcycle Your Wine Corks

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If you love wine, you probably have wine corks around the house. Don't trash them because there are ways you can reuse those wine corks instead.

Coming Attractions: Who Picks the Movie Trailers We See?

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The following article preview is rated "E" for Everyone. We'll now explain how movie trailers are selected.

The World's Oldest Tattoo Shop Has Been in Business Since 1300

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For centuries, Razzouk Tattoo in Jerusalem has provided tattoos to pilgrims and posers, using hand-carved wooden stamps, some of which are 500 years old.

You Don't Want to Know How Maraschino Cherries Are Made

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The expression "the cherry on top" refers to a very good thing. You may think differently once you learn how maraschino cherries are actually made.

Celebrate Galentine's Day, Leslie Knope Style

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Grab your BFFs, girls. Galentine's Day is coming and we're celebrating like Leslie Knope!