Going fast is such a thrill. Both individual mechanics and motor companies keep building incredibly complex, streamlined vehicles to set new land speed records. But not everyone wants to go fast in a sleek rocket. Some speed demons opt for much weirder vehicles. From toilets to trash cans, people have propelled the most outlandish objects …
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In a famous scene during her adventures in Wonderland, Alice attends the Mad Hatter’s mindboggling tea party. It’s one of the prime examples of the kind of surreal imagination that only humans are capable of. Well, that’s what we thought. Now, researchers have found out that apes may have active imaginations, too — and they …
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Do you think you’ll know all the fun Super Bowl fun facts on this list? Are you watching the game tonight? Car manufacturers like to debut new models in Super Bowl commercials. A 30-second Super Bowl commercial typically costs several million dollars. Many viewers tune in just for the ads, especially non-football fans. (The others …
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In the great game of global political and military powers, nations are often willing to take any steps necessary to get ahead of their rivals. Even if those steps are both bizarre and moderately disconcerting. Russia, for instance, is allegedly developing technology to turn birds, such as pigeons, into remote-controlled surveillance drones. The scheme sounds …
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80s fashion is coming back around, like decades styles usually do. What do you think is coming back into fashion for 2026? Do you remember the statement jewelry and how much we all loved it? The chunky gold chains, oversized earrings, and bold brooches are starting to come back again. But the question on everyone’s …
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Courts are designed to resolve disputes and protect people’s rights. For example, personal injury lawsuits exist to help victims get compensated for medical bills and emotional distress. While most people file cases over serious matters, sometimes court dockets include lawsuits filed over trivial, strange, and irrational grievances. These cases don’t usually succeed. And while they …
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After a hard day at work, you can come home and turn on the TV, play video games, read a book, go to the gym… We have more ways to keep ourselves entertained than ever in history. Of course, people have always wanted to avoid ennui by doing something. Anything. Back in the day, though, …
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These weird Florida facts may surprise you, even if you live in the state. Let us know in the comments about any wild things you know were left off the list! In case you have an elephant at home you think needs to be walked, you should know that in some towns in Florida it’s …
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The recent winter storms have dumped a foot or more of snow onto large parts of the country. In many areas, people are still trying to dig things out from under all that snow. Some have found surprising things buried in all the white stuff — like this exotic lizard. A Rhode Island man shoveling …
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On its face, LASIK surgery is a bit surprising and very impressive; it’s a type of surgery using a laser to permanently correct vision. But there are a number of misconceptions and unknown facts about LASIK surgery that can sometimes mislead the general population. So what are the most surprising facts about LASIK surgery? …
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