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The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
How to Get Your Daikon Radish On
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Also known as winter radish, icicle radish, Chinese radish and Japanese radish, daikon has the crunchy texture of a red radish, but with a much milder taste.
Is Glass Recycling in the U.S. Broken?
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Only 25 percent of glass containers used by U.S. consumers were recycled in 2018, the most recent year for statistics. So, why aren't Americans doing better?
Is It OK to Kiss Your Pets on the Mouth?
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Some love to do it; others find it gross. But is there a health reason not to kiss your furry friends?
20 Amazingly Practical Uses for Petroleum Jelly
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The recipe for petroleum jelly hasn't really changed in more than 150 years. This wonder product can do lots more than just soothe chapped lips and skin.
Sticks, Stones and Knucklebones: The History of Dice
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Whether bone or stone, plastic or fuzz, dice have been rolled by people looking for a little luck in civilizations throughout recorded history.
If You're Not Baking With Mayonnaise, You Should Be
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Mayonnaise is the best baker's secret ingredient. Why? Because its simple emulsion of egg, oil and acid is vital to most baking recipes.
Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?
The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.
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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.
How Barbie's Boyfriend Ken Became an Accidental Gay Icon
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The 1993 case of Earring Magic Ken shows how marketing and focus groups can inadvertently create a kitsch classic. Mattel found this out the hard way.