A woman in a sheer sundress rides a donkey into a forest, where she meets a man dressed in nothing but jeans. They engage in an overtly suggestive ballet routine while being watched by three lizards. “Sacre Bleu, a new fragrance by Dior,” a husky voice whispers. We’ve all been left speechless by incomprehensible fragrance …
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These accidental toys came from the weirdest of things. What do you know about Playdoh and Etch A Sketch? Playdoh is conic, brightly colored, and has a smell you will always remember. As of 1955 there was a man named Andre Cassagnes. He lived in the South of France and was a handyman of sorts, who …
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Some companies are so hugely successful that you sometimes forget they’re, you know, businesses. Names like McDonald’s, Apple, or Coca-Cola are so ubiquitous that they sometimes seem more like forces of nature. But what each of those companies has in common is that despite their success, they’ve failed miserably at some point. Practically each of …
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Have you read All The Goldfish Crackers That Aren’t Original: Part One? Because this is part two. Baby (Cheddar) These are delicious, just a smaller version of the cheddar goldfish. People like the easy snacking convenience and have to hold themselves back from eating the whole bag in one sitting. S’mores Goldfish Most people like …
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Some car accessories are almost necessities in the modern world, like phone chargers that plug into a cigarette lighter. Others are… Well, they’re less crucial to own. We’ve previously looked at the bizarre features car manufacturers have incorporated into their vehicles. But things get even weirder when you get to third-party accessories. Here are nine …
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Everyone is getting older but not all of us are turning 50 this year. What item on this list surprises you at being 50 in 2024? Bailey’s Irish Cream This liquor is known for being the first like it, a yummy combination of the richness of cream and a shot of whiskey. It’s made into …
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Do you know these sock facts? Did you know that socks were worn with sandals way before our time? Men and Cashmere Men began wearing cashmere socks in 1905 when men’s dress socks were made out of the material. Cashmeres were isothermal and not cheap back then. However, these socks create great warmth and help …
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Automotive technology is always advancing. Currently, self-driving vehicles are the latest craze, although they still to iron out some kinks in the tech. This is nothing new, though. Car makers have always tried to come up with new, innovative, and unique ways to make their automobiles stand out from the competition. Those ideas have resulted …
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A great name can do a lot for making your products successful. In the ideal scenario, your brand could even become the product’s common name — think about Kleenex, Q-Tips, or Hoover, which they call vacuum cleaners in England. Not every product can have such a catchy name, though. In fact, sometimes you find things …
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The weirdest things about Japan are pretty different from here in the US. Did you know about these Japan-specific things? Security Assistants On The Platform In The Morning Mornings in the major cities become somewhat of a battlefield when it comes to catching the train. It seems impossible to get in bit an assistant will …
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