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Getting the Smell of Garlic Off Of Your Hands, Easily
01/05/2025

Getting the Smell of Garlic Off Of Your Hands, Easily

There’s a simple solution for getting the garlic smell off your hands. And you may recognize the person who popularized this trick.

the Oxford Comma... an Essay
01/05/2025

the Oxford Comma... an Essay

This tiny punctuation mark has been the source of heated debate for over a century, but whether you use it or not comes down to your personal writing style.

Are You Guilty of These Rude Habits?
01/05/2025

Are You Guilty of These Rude Habits?

Most of us feel we make it through each day as upstanding citizens. However, a playback reel could reveal something surprising and, to some, horrifying: We’re all rude! That’s right — we can be impolite sometimes, even when trying our best not to be.

Books That'll Change Your Perspective of Life
01/05/2025

Books That'll Change Your Perspective of Life

A single book can have a mighty impact, and we don’t just mean when it comes to using a thick dictionary to squish bugs. Books are far more than mere physical objects, as they can also have a profound effect on our emotions and the way we view the world around us. This isn’t to say that every bo...

Cooking Spray's Very Versatile, All Around the House
01/05/2025

Cooking Spray's Very Versatile, All Around the House

This pantry staple has a wide range of uses, both in and out of the kitchen, all of which can make everyday tasks a whole lot easier.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK Interesting Details About the Penny
01/05/2025

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK Interesting Details About the Penny

What pennies lack in purchasing power, they make up for in history. From design alterations to record-shattering values, here are some remarkable facts about the smallest monetary denomination in the U.S.

the Largest Building in the World... Which's a Sphere... Is Currently Under Construction
01/05/2025

the Largest Building in the World... Which's a Sphere... Is Currently Under Construction

The Mukaab will cost $50 billion, and will be roughly the size of 20 Empire State Buildings

How to Best Start Your Day, on the Right Foot
01/05/2025

How to Best Start Your Day, on the Right Foot

Unfortunately for us night owls, the rumors are true: Being a morning person is good for mental health. But that doesn’t mean you have to be up before the

Sounds Like the Dutch Got Hosed
01/05/2025

Sounds Like the Dutch Got Hosed

The story of the encounter between European colonists and Indigenous Americans is central to the history of New York—but how much of it is true?

What Your Surname Says About Your Family History
01/04/2025

What Your Surname Says About Your Family History

Last names, also known as surnames, can be more than just family identifiers — they can be gateways to understanding more about our ancestral history, cultural heritage, and even ancient migration patterns. The practice of using last names began as populations expanded and it became necessary to d...

the 411 on Bread's Coloured Twist Ties
01/04/2025

the 411 on Bread's Coloured Twist Ties

If you resort to squeezing loaves of bread to determine their freshness, consider another method that doesn't require you to grab all the bread at the grocery store.

Why Airlines Have "No Smoking" Signs
01/04/2025

Why Airlines Have "No Smoking" Signs

The FAA recently announced airlines cannot have an off button for the "No Smoking" sign, which raises a bigger question.

How We Know We Aren't Living in a Computer Simulation
01/04/2025

How We Know We Aren't Living in a Computer Simulation

Being alive is an indescribably weird and remarkable experience... but we may not even be.

Crikey! Kangaroos Can't Do This Simple Human Act
01/04/2025

Crikey! Kangaroos Can't Do This Simple Human Act

Kangaroos are one of several biologically unique creatures endemic to Australia. One of their most unusual traits is that their long hind feet and muscular tails prevent them from being able to walk backward except with great difficulty. In fact, kangaroos can’t even really walk forward like other...

the Most Walkable Cities in the
01/04/2025

the Most Walkable Cities in the

What makes a city pedestrian-friendly? The sustainable living nonprofit organization Smart Growth America released their Foot Traffic Ahead report to determine America's most walkable cities. Check out the 10 most pedestrian-friendly cities in the U.S.

Why 13's Unlucky All Around the World... Which Isn't Flat
01/04/2025

Why 13's Unlucky All Around the World... Which Isn't Flat

The number 13 has long been considered unlucky in many Western cultures. Even today — in a world far less superstitious than it was in the past — a surprising amount of people have a genuine, deep-rooted fear of the number 13, known as triskaidekaphobia. For this reason, many hotels don’t list...

There Are *Healthy* Alcoholic Drinks!?
01/04/2025

There Are *Healthy* Alcoholic Drinks!?

The words “alcohol” and “healthy” don’t typically go hand-in-hand. Drinking alcohol is often touted as “empty calories,” with little — if any — health benefits — and a number of adverse effects. While this is generally true, if you do choose to indulge in an alcoholic beverage fr...

Can You Match These Presidents to Their Middle Names?
01/04/2025

Can You Match These Presidents to Their Middle Names?

Pair the commander-in-chief with their delightful middle name.

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