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Fill In the Blanks and We'll Guess What Kind of Humor You Have

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When you crack a joke, how does it go over? Do people think you are witty or do they think your mind is in the gutter? After you fill in our blanks, we'll be able to guess exactly what kind of sense of humor you have!

What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?

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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?

Why Do Cats Fart?

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It may not be dinner conversation, but let’s get real: Do cats fart? The answer is yes, cats do pass gas, although it’s usually subtle.

The Fish Doorbell Isn't a Joke ... Seriously

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Imagine a doorbell — but for fish. In the Netherlands, this eco-friendly innovation is making waves. The fish doorbell, or "visdeurbel," is a clever system created in the city of Utrecht to help native freshwater fish migrate more freely through canals and locks during spawning season.

1934 Plymouth PE Deluxe

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The stylish 1934 Plymouth PE Deluxe achieved sales numbers that helped lift Plymouth to third place. Take a close look at a 1934 Plymouth PE Deluxe.

How to Draw a Lily of the Valley in 5 Steps

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Also known as "Our Lady's Tears," lily of the valley is native to Asia and Europe. It can also be found in a limited number of woodland areas in North America. This special flower is popular for its delicate scent and it's white bell-shaped blossom.

Why is the keypad arrangement different for a telephone and a calculator?

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It's one of those seemingly-unexplainable lapses in logic -- Why do these two digit-based devices order their number keys in exactly opposite ways?

So ... Just How Many House Cats Are There in the World?

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Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.

Mathematicians Solve Sum-of-Three-Cubes Problem for the Number 42

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Two mathematicians have solved a decades-old math problem by harnessing the power of a virtual supercomputer.

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