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6 Surprising Facts You Never Knew About Smarties

March 23, 2021October 2, 2019 by Kaitlin Gates

Smarties, the iconic tubes of candies that you’ve probably enjoyed your whole life, are celebrating two milestones this month, just in time for the biggest …

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Why The American Flag Is Reversed On Military Uniforms

July 2, 2019March 27, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey

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Things That Turn 30 In 2019

February 18, 2019December 20, 2018 by Clint Davis

Obviously, we are all getting older by the day. But nothing seems to drive home that fact quite like finding out how long it’s been …

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The Best Basketball Players In The NBA Today

October 30, 2018 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

While there’s no arguing that Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal are two of the greatest basketball players of all time, ranking the best NBA players …

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Things You Never Knew About Katy Perry

March 13, 2019September 10, 2018 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

Since rocketing to fame in 2008 with the song “I Kissed A Girl,” singer Katy Perry has become a mainstay of American pop culture. Although …

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Things You Never Knew About Ashton Kutcher

March 8, 2019August 31, 2018 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

Over the last 20 years, Ashton Kutcher’s celebrity has evolved from goofy young actor on “That ’70s Show” and “Punk’d” to successful startup investor, sitcom star …

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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Priyanka Chopra

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Jennifer Nied

It’s no surprise Priyanka Chopra’s name is popping up in many headlines lately. Not only is the Indian beauty newly engaged to Nick Jonas, she …

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What Are Those Long Black Tubes In The Road Used For?

June 22, 2019May 4, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Have you ever been driving down a road when you are suddenly confronted by a long, black tube that is stretched across the entire street? …

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31 Things You Never Knew About Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

April 30, 2018April 23, 2018 by Clint Davis

I have to admit something: I liked Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson before it was cool. When I was a kid, I was a huge wrestling …

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7 Fascinating Facts About Curling, The Oddest Sport At The Winter Olympics

February 14, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Few sports in the Winter Olympics are as odd, yet fascinating, to me as curling. It’s a strange, glorious combination of shuffleboard and bowling that unites the …

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Did You Know That A ‘butt’ Is An Actual Unit Of Measurement?

January 13, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

The two main systems for measuring distance and weight are the metric system and the imperial system. While most countries use the metric system, one …

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Why Traffic Lights Are Red, Green And Yellow

December 18, 2017 by Kate Streit

It’s a given that red means stop, green means go and yellow means slow down, right? But have you ever thought about why these colors are …

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These Horses Can Grow Mustaches—Who Knew?

January 18, 2019October 2, 2017 by Augusta Statz

It’s certainly not everyday that you see a horse with a full-grown mustache. So it’s no wonder that these photos got everyone talking when they …

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Strange But True Car Tricks Every Driver Should Know

January 12, 2021February 23, 2017 by Andrew Krehbiel

Chances are you rely heavily on your car. If your city doesn’t have good public transportation, a vehicle can be a necessity to get to …

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These All-Black Chickens Called Ayam Cemani Are Creating A Buzz Online

February 7, 2017 by Jessica Suss

If you saw a jet-black chicken strutting around a barnyard, you’d assume it came via the river Styx, wouldn’t you? Well, you’d be wrong. This …

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This Light Bulb Has Been Burning For More Than 100 Years—Seriously

February 4, 2017 by Natalie Southwick

Sometimes it seems like light bulbs burn out just a few minutes after you change them. And then, at the other end of the spectrum, there’s the Centennial …

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The Strange Reason Some Civil War Soldiers Glowed In The Dark

May 1, 2018February 1, 2017 by Kaitlin Gates

The 1862 Civil War Battle of Shiloh left 16,000 soldiers dead and 3,000 soldiers wounded. Some of those wounded became part of a strange mystery that wasn’t …

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5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Dirty Dancing’ In Honor Of Its 30th Anniversary

April 30, 2018January 26, 2017 by Jessica Suss

It’s been 30 years since “Dirty Dancing” jumped its way into our open arms. Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze made us swoon and sigh when …

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Scientific Evidence That Left-Handed People Are Exceptional

June 20, 2019January 25, 2017 by Andrew Krehbiel

Dear lefties: It’s official! You are very special, according to science. Throughout history, being left-handed has been viewed as a weakness or something to overcome. Heck, …

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This Is What That Little Diamond Patch On Your Backpack Is For

April 26, 2018January 20, 2017 by Jessica Suss

Have you ever noticed that little diamond on the outside pocket of your backpack? It’s often made of leather or rubber, has two slits and seems …

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Princess Diana’s Niece Is Grown Up—And Looks Just Like Her Aunt

October 23, 2020January 18, 2017 by Kaitlin Gates

You may not know much about Lady Kitty Spencer—and for good reason. The niece of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, spent most of her childhood out …

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5 Fun Facts You May Not Know About Betty White

January 17, 2019January 17, 2017 by Jessica Suss

Betty White, everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed grandma, turned 97. Although everyone knows Betty best from “The Golden Girls,” there’s plenty more about this fantastic woman that you …

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10 Facts You May Not Know About Queen Elizabeth II

January 6, 2017 by Kaitlin Gates

Netflix’s “The Crown,” which chronicles the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, continues to get rave reviews, currently holds a 90 percent “fresh” rating on Rotten …

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Watch George Michael In The First-Ever “Carpool Karaoke” With James Corden

May 3, 2018December 27, 2016 by Caitlyn Maloney

So many of us are mourning the untimely death of singer George Michael, who passed away on Christmas Day at the young age of 53. Our …

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8 Interesting Things You May Not Know About Hanukkah

December 13, 2016 by Carina Wolff

Most of us know that Hanukkah lasts for eight nights, and during the holiday, you light the menorah, eat delicious fried latkes and spin the dreidel to …

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Here Are 20 Of The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2016

December 6, 2016 by Carina Wolff

Picking a baby name is hard—you want to give your baby a name that feels somewhat modern and relevant without being so unique or off-the-wall that …

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Here’s Why Men’s And Women’s Shirt Buttons Are On Opposite Sides

July 20, 2016 by Jessica Suss

Dress shirts are basically the extra virgin olive oil of your closet—they’re a staple. But have you ever wondered why men’s and women’s shirts button …

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Why They’re Called Streets, Roads, Boulevards And More

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 by Taylor Hosey

As someone who recently moved, not only do I now have to learn my way around a new city and remember my zip code, but my …

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Why You Can Fold A Piece Of Paper Only A Certain Number Of Times

April 22, 2016 by Carina Wolff

Making paper planes and creating origami is a fun activity, but I’m sure it’s got some people thinking about how many times they can fold …

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So, Slinky’s Were Definitely Invented By Accident

April 19, 2016 by Taylor Hosey

Everybody knows Slinky’s as those metal toys you watched travel down your stairs when you were a kid. Or maybe you’re familiar with Slinky Dog, …

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12 Surprising Things You May Not Have Known About Starbucks

February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by Taylor Hosey

This morning, Starbucks announced some changes they’ll be making to their coveted rewards program, effective starting this April.  To put it simply, customers now get rewarded based on the …

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