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What Is Laundry Stripping and Is It Worth Trying?
Laundry stripping is a hack that's been trending on TikTok. It's supposed to remove built-up gunk from your "clean" clothes. But does it work?
The Coatimundi Is Cute But Doesn't Make a Good Pet
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You don't want an animal living in your house that's smarter than a raccoon and never rests.
'What, Me Worry?' Celebrating 70 Years of Mad Magazine
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Beloved of preteen Boomers, this subversively stupid magazine set the tone for everything that came after it, from "Saturday Night Live" to "The Daily Show."
How Zen Koans Unlock the (Gateless) Gate of Enlightenment
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A koan is a riddle or puzzle that Zen Buddhists use during meditation to help them unravel greater truths. We look at some examples to see how these enigmatic sayings work.
Why Do We Call It a Piggyback Ride?
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It's a strange phrase when you think about it, as people don't normally ride pigs. So where did it come from?
Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!
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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.
How Living in Total Darkness Sabotages Your Sleep
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Imagine being trapped in a cave or some other place where you were in total darkness. Would you know when to sleep and wake? And how would that throw off your body clock?
Chautauqua Has Promoted Free Speech and Learning for Nearly 150 Years
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The Chautauqua Institution, where Salman Rushdie was attacked Aug. 12, 2022, was founded nearly 150 years ago to promote the free exchange of ideas and learning to benefit individuals and society.
Puffy Guardian Caps Could Reduce NFL Player Concussions
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They look like giant marshmallows and are disliked by many NFL players, but may be just what the doctor ordered to protect them against concussions and other head injuries.
Sailfish Are Super-fast, Stunning and Smart Ocean Predators
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Sailfish are the fastest known animal in the ocean. Just how fast? As fast as a cheetah. That's how fast.