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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?

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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?

Who Called Me From This Phone Number? Need-to-know Tips

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In the age of the internet and the cell phones, dealing with unknown callers is a fact of life. Sometimes it's an honest mistake, or a case of misplaced information, but all too often an unknown phone number is from a caller you'd rather not talk to.

Attack of the Phantom Clone Sith Menace: The 'Star Wars' Prequels Quiz

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The "Star Wars" prequels gave us a look at an earlier generation of heroes and villains, all in the midst of an epic political drama and a sweeping romance for the ages. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the "Star Wars" prequels.

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