Buried treasures are just part of children’s stories, right? People don’t actually find that kind of stuff. Well, they do. But most of the treasures people find aren’t buried in the ground. In fact, they can crop up in the most unexpected places. A walk in the park, an impulse purchase at a thrift store, …
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Do you think these are eccentric characteristics? Or maybe they sound more like you than you think! Keeps a sketchbook in every bag or room. Obsessed with art history and references. Keeps a secret stash of snacks for long sessions. Uses humor to overcome creative blocks. Creates rituals to summon creativity. Keeps a “library of …
As World War II began, Hitler’s murderous armies rolled across Europe. In addition to the latest military technology of the time, they were armed with unspeakable supernatural powers. That’s not the plot of some sci-fi B-movie. The German high command really did try its best to put forces beyond this reality under Nazi service. Their …
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April Fools! It’s again the time of year to remind your friends and loved ones why they really shouldn’t trust you. Well, you really shouldn’t trust anybody on this day. Some of the most infamous April Fools’ pranks ever have been pulled by the most reliable public organizations out there. And they have embarrassed millions …
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From tropical rainforests to backyard ponds, there are so many fascinating fun facts about frogs. Do you think you know all of them? Frogs start life as tadpoles. They live in water and breathe through gills before they grow legs and develop lungs. Frogs hibernate in winter in cold climates. They will bury themselves in …
What do you know all about cheating? These are some of the facts about it. It can also be driven by opportunity, curiosity, or impulsiveness. Physical cheating involves sexual or romantic contact. Not all relationships survive it, and ending one can be a healthy choice. Social stigma around cheating varies by culture. Therapy, such as …
Do you partake in odd human behaviors like watching the same show or movie again and again? What about talking to yourself? Human like to collect things without practical use like stamps, figurines, or rare objects that may have little to no function otherwise. The satisfaction often comes from organization, nostalgia, or the thrill of …
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It’s easy to understand why criminals steal some things, like jewelry, electronics, or cars. Some commonly stolen objects, however, boggle the mind. You’d be shocked by the absolutely insane things people steal with surprising regularity. It’s often because there’s some kind of hidden value to them. That, or they’re easy to take and can get …
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What do you think of these fun facts about the US of A? Do you ever call the United States that? Americans created monster-sized milkshakes loaded with candy. In Alaska, some people commute by airplane instead of car. In Florida, “Florida Man” headlines are so strange they became an internet meme. California once had a …
Do you know about party traditions from around the world? Like how they celebrated in the US in the 1970s? (Hint: disco.) Carnival traditions started in Europe. Festivals like Carnival in Rio de Janeiro evolved from European pre-Lenten celebrations with parades, music, and costumes. The Greeks had “symposiums.” In ancient Greece, a symposium was a …