7 animals known for being the softest on Earth
What creature has a coat so fine it keeps water from ever touching its skin? Meet the animals with softness you won’t believe even exists.
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The people behind 8 well-known brand icons
The odd real-life stories behind brand icons like Mr. Peanut, the Jolly Green Giant, and the Marlboro Man might surprise you. Here are 8 of them.
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7 notable facts about ancient pyramids
Hidden chambers and sacrifices locked in stone pyramids. These ancient structures hold stranger secrets than their shapes ever let on.
10 remarkable facts about the moon
From lava flows younger than dinosaurs to ancient lava, the Moon is far stranger than it looks. Here are ten remarkable facts about our lunar neighbor.
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Did you know the U.S. Congress once sat in New Jersey?
For a short moment, America’s capital wasn’t where you’d expect. A tavern and a quick winter session are part of a forgotten chapter. Can you guess the city?
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The unexpected history of the ice cream truck
Bells, jingles, secret patents, and city rules helped create the ice cream trucks we know today. Their real backstory is stranger than you might realize.
6 everyday items from colonial America you may not know
Sugar bricks and rope beds were a normal part of colonial homes. They had some clever everyday tools that might surprise you. Which one would you try first?
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The first stoplight in America, and how drivers reacted to it
Chaos followed when Cleveland switched on America’s first stoplight. But why? What was so confusing for the local people, and how did they feel about it?
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How Route 66 shaped America and why parts of it disappeared
Route 66 once tied America together, then vanished piece by piece. Discover 11 key reasons this iconic highway disappeared from the map.
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11 fascinating facts about coffee
Coffee has secrets hiding far beyond your daily cup, including bees on a caffeine buzz and a glowing fungus feast. Don't forget the tree that’s centuries old.