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Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
17 Bits of Nostalgia from 1957
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'American Bandstand' hit the airwaves, and the Russians launched 'Sputnik'. Read about these and more in our list of 17 bits of nostalgia from 1957.
How Crop Circles Work
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Are crop circles the work of alien visitors? Are they a natural phenomenon? Are they elaborate hoaxes perpetrated by some very dedicated humans? Learn how researchers try to separate the supernatural from the scientific.
Who Discovered X-Rays?
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Who invented the x-ray is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out who invented the x-ray.
11 Canceled Shows That Helped Shape Reality TV
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Remember when seven strangers were picked to live in a house and have their lives taped? These 11 reality TV shows prove people do stop being polite.
Can You Name Which Literary Classic These Characters Are From?
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Bookworms, this one's for you! With so many great works of literature, we're sure you can name many memorable characters that came out of these masterpieces. Can you easily identify these fictional characters? Answer our questions to see!
Saturn Has Giant Rings and a Moon Full of Space Lakes
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Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second-largest planet in the solar system. This gas giant has more rings and moons than any other planet.
The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday
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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?
When Is the Earth Going to End?
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The end of Earth will likely come about because of the sun in our solar system. This much you might already know, but we actually have an approximate date.
Can You Name the Pop Song If We Give You a Few Lyrics?
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Are you a shower-singing, pop-song loving fanatic? Now's your chance to prove it with this lyrical quiz. How many chart-topping songs can you identify from just a few short lines?