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What the Stuff?!: The 5 Scariest Medieval Torture Devices
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Back in the Middle Ages, people (usually men) took the time to invent horrific devices to inflict suffering so grotesque... it became an artform. Here are 5 of the scariest torture devices we came up with during the medieval era.
How Do Cat Years Work? It's Not a Linear Ratio
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You don't need a cat to have wondered, how do cat years work? Unlike dog years, which are often mistakenly described as a simple 7-to-1 scale, cats age more dynamically.
How Old Do You Need to Be to Rent a Car in the U.S.?
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Most car companies will rent to people aged 21 and up, but they'll charge big fees to do so. So how can you get around them? And which companies will rent to people over 18?
Build Your MLB Dream Team, and We'll Guess How Old You Are
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Baseball is how Americans mark time. Every generation grows up with its heroes of the diamond, and every generation's idea of a dream team is distinct. Can we guess your age based on your MLB dream team?
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
Oxycontin 101
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According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health, roughly 2.8 million people aged 12 or older had illegally used the prescription drug OxyContin at least once. Find out about this controversial drug.
Chicken vs. Hen Confusion Is Common but the Difference Matters
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In casual conversation, people often use "chicken" and "hen" interchangeably — but they’re not quite the same. A quick chicken vs. hen comparison clarifies distinctions based on age, sex, and role in poultry farming, meat production, and egg laying.
Can You Identify These Classic Hollywood Actresses?
Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn ... You know their names thanks to their work in classic films, but can you recognize their faces? Take our quiz to see if you can identify these actresses from Hollywood's Golden Age!
How Did Helen Keller Fly a Plane in 1946?
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Helen Keller accomplished a lot in her lifetime. Despite becoming deaf-blind at 18 months of age, she authored multiple books, engaged in outspoken activism and gave lectures around the world. But did Helen Keller fly a plane?
Christmas Pickle 'Tradition' Might Be Pure Marketing Fiction
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According to legend, whoever finds the hidden pickle on the tree gets an extra present or good luck for the next year. But is this festive scavenger hunt really an age-old German custom, or just a clever way to sell more glass ornaments?