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Why do Americans Sell Soda by the Liter but Milk by the Gallon?
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Although it's said that Americans don't use the metric system, they sure love a 2-liter bottle of soda. Why is soda sold like that, but other products aren't?
What Does 2.4 Liter Mean in the Context of an Engine?
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This may sound silly, but on the back of my car there is a little sign that says "2.4 liter," and every morning I see that and wonder "What does that mean?" So what does it mean?
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.
The Phrase 'Hair of the Dog' Has Surprisingly Literal Origins
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If you've ever been to brunch after a night of too much celebrating, you've probably heard about using the "hair of the dog" to cure your queasiness. It usually pops up when someone suggests that a little more alcohol could help you shake off hangover symptoms.
10 Scientific Breakthroughs We Literally Couldn't Live Without
You might argue we have scientists to thank for our own survival. What breakthroughs have kept the human race from dying out?
How Many Languages Are There? Literally Thousands
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Languages exist as ever-evolving systems of human communication that go beyond complex grammar or words you could learn from a quick search on Google Translate. Language consists of body language, social cues and mother tongue idioms that are shaped by culture and context. That said, how many languages are there in our vast world?
31 Types of Hats for Literally Every Style and Occasion
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Hats! They’re stylish, they're practical and they've been around for thousands of years. But how many types of hats can you name?
How Do Whales Sleep? They're Always Half Awake (Literally)
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It’s a question that puzzles many ocean lovers: How do whales sleep without drowning? Unlike us, whales are voluntary breathers, meaning they have to consciously come up for their next breath. That makes their sleeping habits pretty unique among marine mammals.
A Border Runs Through It: Name These Spots That Straddle Two Places
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How many of these boundary-pushing (literally!) borders can you name?
Tall Whites: The Classic Extraterrestrial Archetype
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Among the more curious entries in alien lore, the tall whites stand out — literally.