Few things are as irritating as your phone ringing nonstop. Whether it’s due to a hiccup at work, an overtly chatty friend, an annoyingly persistent telemarketer, or a nefarious scammer, having your phone go off constantly soon starts driving you insane. Imagine, then, how this Canadian couple must be feeling. For months now, Natasha Lavoie …
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Do you know all of these hurricane facts? Like the faster a hurricane moves, the better? The deadliest hurricane in the United States was the Galveston Hurricane in 1900. It’s estimated that about 8,000 citizens were killed. It’s estimated that up to 8,000 U.S. citizens were killed. The largest hurricane on record happened in 1979 …
It would be more weird if there weren’t weird things people do. Do you agree? “Fall asleep within minutes of going to bed. Like…. How?” “Getting heavily indebted to have a wedding.” “Putting the same hot sause on everything. EVERYTHING. Well, maybe not pie, cookies or cinnamon toast crunch in milk, but absolutely everything else. …
We all need to go see a dentist every once in a while. That goes even for animals. A while ago, we brought you a story about a kitty cat who got a ridiculously expensive golden tooth crown. Recently, a Minnesota zoo performed a similar dental operation — but to a much bigger animal. An …
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In today’s job market, standing out means showing up and showing that you’re equipped to do the work. Whether you’re breaking into a new industry, climbing the ladder, or simply trying to get your foot in the door, one of the fastest ways to boost your hiring potential is by adding a few high-impact certifications …
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One of the worst things you can do is try to do everything independently when outsourcing or delegating to someone else can ensure you have a life. Burning both ends of the candle, stretching yourself too thin, and living the life of a workaholic is unsustainable. At some point, something’s going to give. That’s one …
A country’s constitution is a powerful document. It lays down the basic governmental and legal principles along which the authorities are supposed to operate. Sometimes, those principles are a bit silly. Constitutions from around the world often feature clauses dictating some strange provisions. This could be because the constitution is very old, it was written …
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In the U.K., the monarch owns all the swans and organizes an annual census to count the precious birds. This unconventional tradition is called Swan Upping, and we explained it in detail yesterday. That story got us asking ourselves what other strange tradition monarchies follow — not just in Great Britain but all over the …
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If you have Christmas in July vibes, give these snow facts a read. (And don’t worry, Christmas will be here before we know it!) A “thundersnow” is a snowstorm including thunder, lighting, and strong winds. Snow isn’t white but it’s actually clear. The snow looks white because of the way the sun reflects off of …
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It’s good to be the king! As long as it’s within the borders of your realm, anything under the sun is for you to do with as you please. On the flip side, it means that you have to keep track of everything you own. King Charles III of England is (or, well, his subjects …
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