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Who Invented the Dishwasher?
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We can thank a woman named Josephine Cochrane for this timesaver.
10 Things Done Completely Out of Spite
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Many people have gone to enormous lengths to pay back someone who did 'em wrong. Learn about 10 things done completely out of spite at HowStuffWorks.
10 Things Done Completely Out of Spite
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Spite is not just for kids with broken toys. Many adults have gone to unbelievable lengths to pay back someone who did 'em wrong. Here are 10 classic examples.
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
Origins of the Fresno Nightcrawler, a Pants-shaped Cryptid
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First caught on camera in 2007, the Fresno Nightcrawler might be one of the most peculiar-looking cryptids to ever (allegedly) walk the Earth.
10 Amazing Ancient Egyptian Inventions
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There may be no greater tribute to a society's ingenuity and vision than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. What other cool stuff did the ancient Egyptians invent?
What Frequency Do You Resonate At?
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Like tuning forks, all objects have a natural resonance - or a frequency at which they tend to vibrate that affects their interactions with their environment. Wondering why you and other people seem to share a "vibe"? Take this quiz to find your natural frequency!
Friday the 13th Superstition Origins
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The Friday the 13th superstition first appeared in Victorian England but has roots in ancient Rome, Norse mythology and religions that Christians deemed pagan.
What Happens to Red Carpet Dresses After Celebrities Wear Them?
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After the celebrity struts down the red carpet in her borrowed designer gown, must she return it? And what does the designer do with it?
How Often Should You Wash Your Pillow?
All those dust mites, body oils and drool do a number on the cleanliness of your pillow. Grossed out yet?