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Claire Nowak

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This Is Why Milk and Cookies Taste So Darn Good Together

The reason you love milk and cookies so much? Delicious chemical reactions in your mouth you had no idea were happening.

The New Tipping Etiquette: How Much to Tip in Every Situation, from Salons to Restaurants to Drivers and Delivery

The pandemic changed tipping etiquette. Here's what you need to know about when, what, and...
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36 Teacher Quotes That Inspire a Love of Learning

These teacher quotes truly capture the priceless value of all educators

41 Cheap Halloween Costumes for Kids Basically Anyone Can DIY

Create a costume your child won't ever forget (and stay within your budget!).

Here’s Why the 7-Eleven Logo Looks Like That

Why is it 7-Eleven and not 7-11? Why does the current 7-Eleven logo have a...

What Does “Ms.” Stand For?

What does Ms. stand for? Despite the period, it's not an abbreviation! Here's the real...

Ever Wondered Why There’s an “R” in “Mrs.”?

It's pronounced "missus," so what's with the "R" in Mrs.?

58 Brain Teasers That Will Leave You Stumped

Solving brain teasers boosts brain power, keeps your memory strong, and entertains everyone to no...
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The 26 Most Inspiring Quotes from Princess Diana

Princess Diana won the hearts of people around the world with her grace, compassion, and...

How to Ripen Avocados in Just 2 Minutes

All you need is plastic wrap and a microwave. And an avocado.
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15 Foods You Probably Shouldn’t Keep in Your Pantry

Read this if you're the type of person who stores anything that’s not dairy or...
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This Is the Most Malware-Infested City in America

Where you live could be putting your cybersecurity at risk.
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13 Things You Shouldn’t Vacuum

Some things just aren’t meant to be vacuumed up—and could even ruin your vacuum cleaner....

40 Stunning Photos of National Parks Covered in Snow

These breathtaking pictures from the National Park Service prove that America is a real-life winter...
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The Smallest Town in Every State

Think you live in a small town? These places give a whole new meaning to...

13 Craziest Things People Have Seen in Hotel Rooms

These unsuspecting employees and guests share their strangest (and for some, scariest) experiences at hotels...
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Why You Probably Shouldn’t Buy Your Milk from Costco

It could save you from unnecessary frustration later.
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This Is the Least Reliable Car in the Industry

Find out the risks that come with this vehicle before buying one yourself.
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9 Secrets About Princess Diana No One Knew About Until After Her Death

Even 23 years after her untimely death, we’re still learning shocking—and even dark—facts about the...
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How to See Who Unfollowed You on Facebook

The question is, do you want to know?

Finally! Here’s How Cyber Monday Even Became a Thing

There's a reason shoppers started doing more online shopping after Thanksgiving, but it had nothing...

Why Do We Use Zip Codes?

Did you know each digit has its own purpose?

Why Does Oktoberfest Start in September?

Why doesn’t October get all the glory?

The Real Reason Some English Words Have Silent Letters

There are legitimate explanations for why words like pterodactyl and tsunami exist.
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12 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Halloween Candy

How much Americans really spend on Halloween, the history of “fun size” candy, and more...