This “Animal Crossing” player’s “42-acre” LEGO island is a miniature masterpiece.
‘Animal Crossing’ Fan Builds Massive LEGO Island Filled With Hidden Features
This “Animal Crossing” player’s “42-acre” LEGO island is a miniature masterpiece.
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The symbol was once meant to ward off evil, not conjure it.
The Mystifying Origins of Heavy Metal’s “Devil Horns”
The symbol was once meant to ward off evil, not conjure it.
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One chirping sensor near your stove isn’t going to cut it. https://bit.ly/46GURV8
You Might Be Surprised at the Number of Smoke Alarms You Need in Your Home
One chirping sensor near your stove isn’t going to cut it.
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How did your city (or the one nearest you) fare?
The 25 Dirtiest Cities in America, Mapped
How did your city (or the one nearest you) fare?
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From a Renaissance portrait to a Surrealist sketch, these paintings were keeping secrets. https://bit.ly/4pbCOid
8 Paintings That Were Hiding Something
Just underneath the surface of many paintings, both famous and obscure, is a hidden painting that could have been.
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How the series—which ran from 2005 to 2020—came about, its nod to a literary classic, and more. https://bit.ly/47mDGtV
10 Fascinating Facts About ‘Supernatural’
How the series—which ran from 2005 to 2020—came about, its nod to a literary classic, and more.
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There’s a good reason your parents probably freaked out when they found out you took a little joy ride on someone’s Harley.
Why Motorcycles Are the Most Dangerous Mode of Transportation
There’s a good reason your parents probably freaked out when they found out you took a little joy ride on someone’s Harley.
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A 15th-century queen might have something to do with it.
Why Is a V-Shaped Hairline Called a “Widow’s Peak”?
A 15th-century queen might have something to do with it.
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It was thought that this disorder was a direct product of “the hurry, bustle, and incessant drive of the American temperament.” https://bit.ly/3JUtUp9
Americanitis: The 19th-Century Scourge of Stressed-Out Workaholics
Some thought the disorder was caused by “the hurry, bustle, and incessant drive of the American temperament.”
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Toss some crumpled paper and maybe, if you're lucky, the cat will consider going to get it. Maybe. https://bit.ly/4meAggy
Yes, Cats Will Play Fetch, Too—But Only If They Feel Like It
Toss some crumpled paper and maybe, if you're lucky, the cat will consider going to get it. Maybe.
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In a world dominated by AI-generated, perfectly filtered images, there’s something to be said for the raw, unfiltered aesthetic of early digital cameras. https://bit.ly/4fW7D6a
Your Old Digital Camera Could Be Worth a Lot, Thanks to Gen Z
Gen Z is bringing back digital cameras in a big way, which means your old Canon PowerShot could be worth a lot of dough.
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Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.
Why Is It Called “Morning Sickness” If It Can Last All Day?
Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.
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While the Tooth Fairy herself may be surprisingly modern, the bits of folklore that went into her creation are hundreds of years old. https://bit.ly/4gam070
The Strange Origins of the Tooth Fairy
While the Tooth Fairy herself may be surprisingly modern, the bits of folklore that went into her creation are hundreds of years old.
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Why your drunk friend feels so much heavier than your sober buddies. https://bit.ly/4mfxqrL
What Exactly Is ‘Dead Weight’?
Why your drunk friend feels so much heavier than your sober buddies.
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“Survival of the fittest” is a complicated concept. https://bit.ly/4m1zp2M
6 Downsides of Human Evolution
“Survival of the fittest” is a complicated concept.
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From projects written using very specific words to books penned without particular letters.
8 Extraordinary Examples of Constrained Writing
At the most extreme, some forms of constrained writing are even more self-limiting and end up being very, very constrained indeed.
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Tired of your local trails? Plan a hiking trip to one of these incredible ancient sites. https://bit.ly/3Inhm9r
15 Amazing Archaeological Sites You Can Hike To
Tired of your local trails? Plan a hiking trip to one of these incredible ancient sites.
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From ruined castles in Europe to a pebbled beach in Thailand, these supposedly hexed global destinations carry warnings for all who dare to visit them. https://bit.ly/4mnd7bA
8 Allegedly Cursed Places
Watch out for the monk in a red habit.
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The imposing clocks have an origin story, but it doesn’t have much to do with any actual grandfathers. https://bit.ly/4lX4Cnz
Why Is It Called a ‘Grandfather Clock’?
The imposing clocks have an origin story, but it doesn’t have much to do with any actual grandfathers.
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There are a few reasons why a closed door may drive your cat a bit wild. https://bit.ly/4fUPbuA
Why Do Cats Hate Closed Doors?
There are a few reasons why a closed door may drive your cat a bit crazy.
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“Smart scales” claim to measure how much body fat and muscle you have, but they may not give an accurate picture of health. Here’s why.
Why Body Composition Scales Aren’t the Best Way to Measure Fitness
Body comp scales may not give you the best reading of your health.
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It would make a great reality show: Texans going ‘texas’ in Norway. https://bit.ly/4gk4fSZ
In Norway, ‘Texas’ Is Slang for ‘Crazy’
It would make a great reality show: Texans going ‘texas’ in Norway.
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Countless artifacts have been buried and then rediscovered under asphalt, from the feet of a pharaoh to the long-lost bones of an English king. https://bit.ly/3KpgQYQ
11 Things Found Buried Under Parking Lots
Countless artifacts have been buried and then rediscovered under asphalt, from the feet of a pharaoh to the long-lost bones of an English king.
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Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning? https://bit.ly/3I3K0Mt
Legal Brief: The Arbitrary Reason Some Lawyers Use “Esquire”
Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning?
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How expensive is your architectural taste? https://bit.ly/4fZ9CGV
The Most Valuable Home Styles in the U.S.
How expensive is your architectural taste?
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You remember Esmeralda. Do you remember which celebrity voiced her? https://bit.ly/45wvxAl
Quiz: Only a True Disney Fan Can Guess Who Voiced These Disney Characters
You remember Esmeralda. Do you remember which celebrity voiced her?
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