Every day, we use phrases and sayings whose meanings we take for granted. They might sound a little odd if you think about them, but everybody knows what you’re trying to say. Start digging deeper, though, and you might find that we say the darndest things – at least if you consider some common phrases’ …
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What do you think will be on this list of weird food combos? Do you think you eat any of them already? Tomatoes + Olive Oil This classic Mediterranean combination works because the healthy fats in olive oil help the body absorb more of the fat-soluble antioxidants in tomatoes, especially lycopene, a compound linked …
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What is a micronation? They’re self-proclaimed, often extremely tiny “countries” that typically aren’t recognized by any real state but still claim sovereignty over their own matters. These weird entities often have quite the story behind them. They might’ve been created after a dispute with the local government, as a practical joke, or some far stranger …
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Do you know about these weird ways to look taller? Or you born with height? Wear the same color from head to toe. A single-color outfit creates a continuous visual line, making your body appear longer. Dark colors like black, navy, or charcoal can make this effect even stronger. Raise your hairstyle. Adding height to …
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“If you build it, they will come,” says the common expression. That’s simply not true. Creating a popular tourist attraction is shockingly difficult. Build it in the wrong place, at the wrong time, or do your math poorly, and all you’ll ever have is a giant money sink and a lot of people making fun …
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The British monarchy gets a lot of attention worldwide, for varying reasons. Some people enjoy the drama and gossip, while others are drawn to the centuries of pomp and tradition. Some of those ceremonies, however, are decidedly odd or just straight-up outlandish. But that’s what you get when you carry some traditions over hundreds of …
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Games have rules for a reason. They’re there to ensure fair play and that everyone starts on the same line, allowing skill and ability to determine the final result. If you go through the rulebook of virtually any sport or game, though, you’ll soon enough start running into really bizarre rulings. Sometimes, something so rare …
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All rivers flow into the ocean. And that’s the only thing they have in common with each other. Most rivers are relatively tame, even if they may have roaring rapids and massive waterfalls. Some, however, are just plain odd for various reasons. They may flow through extreme environments, change their course, or even be so …
Do you know all about these accidental inventions? Like silly putty or potato chips? Alexander Fleming – Discovered penicillin in 1928 after noticing that mold had accidentally contaminated a petri dish and killed nearby bacteria. The mistake helped create modern antibiotics. Percy Spencer – Discovered the idea behind the microwave oven when a candy bar …
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“What’s in a name?” asked Juliet. Quite a bit if you’re trying to do good business. Even if you have an amazing product, an unmarketable name can mean no one will ever buy it. How you arrive at the name of your company, however, can often be a story in itself. Many of the world’s …
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