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Where Do Subway Trains Go When They’ve Retired?

All aboard as we crack this case!


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Why Do We Eat Birthday Cake?

Hint: It has to do with the Ancient Greeks!


This Is the Bank with the Worst Reputation in America

It's more than just poor customer service when it comes to ranking the bank with the worst reputation in America.


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100 Things Turning 100 in 2022

2020 has been a tough year for us all, but these milestones are something to celebrate! Happy Birthday to the...


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19 Coronavirus Myths You Should Stop Believing

Learn to separate fact from fiction when it comes COVID-19. We asked medical experts about the most common myths surrounding...


8 Secrets I Learned While Working at Walmart

You love their deals and the fact that it's a one-stop-shop, but what goes on behind the scenes at your...


13 Surprising Facts About the U.S. Army

How much do you know about the Army?

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14 Final Jeopardy! Questions Everybody Got Wrong

Jeopardy may be fun to watch, but you can't help but feel for the contestants when they get hit with...


Why Is it Called a Hamburger If There’s No Ham?

The iconic hamburger has a rich international history that's still up for debate.


15 Most Expensive Mistakes Ever Made

Everybody makes mistakes, but some are more high stakes than others. The next time you goof up, remember it can...


10 of the Most Controversial Statues and Monuments Around the World

Think again before you snap a photo with these iconic monuments.


The Stories Behind the Most Mysterious Places in the World

Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious locales have never been solved.


Where to Find Anti-Racism Books That Are (Thankfully) Now Sold Out

Educating yourself is the first step in getting conversations about racism started to make changes in our country. Don't use...


13 Things You Never Knew About Commencement Speeches

The word commencement isn’t the only relic from graduation ceremonies of yore. We’ve also kept the caps, the gowns, and,...

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“Toward” or “Towards”: Which Is Correct?

Does that one little "S" change the meaning? Or do these words in fact mean the same thing?


12 Amazing Asian Americans You Didn’t Learn About School

Kick-off Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month by learning about some of their incredible contributions.


How Do Viruses Get Their Names?

Yes, there's a serious scientific process for naming viruses. The name that sticks, though, is a different matter.


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Can You Answer These Basic Questions About Earth?

There's a lot we don't know about our home planet and solar system.

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13 Ways Coronavirus Is Different From All Epidemics Through History

We've seen a variety of pandemics and epidemics throughout history but COVID-19 is something else entirely.


13 Major Countries That Aren’t Actually Countries

It's not easy to be a country. After checking out the following 13, you might never think of "country-hopping" in...