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A Rule of Thumb Can Save You Tons of Time
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Let's talk about an expression you've probably heard before: "rule of thumb." This phrase is a handy way of saying, "Here's a general guideline that works in most cases."
Why We Say It's 'Raining Cats and Dogs' When It's Literally Not
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If you've ever uttered the phrase, "It's raining cats and dogs," you may have thought it was a bizarre way to describe heavy rainfall. After all, it conjures images of cats and dogs tumbling from the sky. While cats and dogs may not literally be falling from the sky, they may have inspired the phrase.
Aksaray Malaklisi, aka Turkish Mastiff, Is for Dog Experts Only
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The sheer size of the Aksaray malaklisi turns heads. Colloquially known as the Turkish mastiff, this breed has roots in Turkey, where it is primarily a livestock guardian dog.
The 1955 Le Mans Disaster Changed Racing Forever
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The 1955 Le Mans disaster was one of the darkest days in motorsport history.
How to Clean a Bong With as Little Hassle as Possible
If you're planning on ripping some big hits from your water pipe, it's probably best to learn how to clean a bong. After all, keeping your bong clean is essential for a smoother and healthier cannabis smoking experience. Over time, resin buildup and dirty bong water can affect the flavor of your sessions and even harbor bacteria.
Fattest Cat in the World Weighed More Than a 4-Year-Old Child
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In 1986, Himmy the cat set a record no cat will ever be able to beat — at least not in the eyes of the Guinness World Records. The organization named Himmy the fattest cat in the world. About a decade later, in 1998, Guinness decided it would no longer award this record as it didn't want to encourage pet owners to overfeed their cats in hopes of dethroning Himmy.
How Do Christmas Trees Get Their Shape?
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Oh Christmas tree ... how did you get your signature shape? These iconic symbols don't naturally grow into a perfect pyramid, but that doesn't stop us from expecting it.
You Can Read Scrambled Words — Under Certain Conditions
Yuo cna raed thsi rgiht? Probably, but that doesn't mean a popular internet meme on the topic is totally accurate.
We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Own
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The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...
Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835
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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.