Do you remember some of the crazy things that happened in the 90s? Like what about the fight, with the bite? Who doesn’t remember the infamous fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, or for the younger generation, or hasn’t heard about it? Tyson lost it during the fight and bit off part of Holyfield’s …
The English language has a long and convoluted history. As such, it’s picked up plenty of words from very unlikely sources over the years. We’ve covered 12 English words with unusual origin stories before, but there are many more to go. So, we figured we’d revisit this story to bring you more odd etymology. Here …
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Are you one of those people who always seem to get pulled out of the airport security line for a pat-down even though you made perfectly sure to empty your pockets? Have you wondered why that is? Well, not to be rude, but it could be because things are a bit swampy down south. A …
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If you need fresh summer sayings, these are it. Are you so excited it’s summer or are you team “colder weather?” “The waves of the sea help me get back to me.” – Jill Davis “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” – Sam Keen “When the sun is shining, I can do anything; no …
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Most people don’t enjoy having to give a urine sample at a doctor’s office. Still, it can be a vital diagnostic tool, so occasionally you just have to pee in a plastic container. That said, you shouldn’t do that unless a doctor tells you to. And you certainly shouldn’t bring your homemade urine sample with …
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They just don’t make ‘em like they used to these days. In some cases, that’s a good thing. Although you can still absolutely buy very dangerous products and gadgets today, we can all be grateful to have at least some level of safety regulations in place for most things. It was a very different story …
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Do you have an unfiltered opinions about the 4th of July? It’s my favorite holiday but clearly not everyone shares my opinion. “A good excuse to have a party, but I sure as hell ain’t celebrating because of the country.” “its fun, lots of food, light shows. good times” “I think it’s fine for countries …
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Love is blind, they say. When you find the one to grab hold of your heart, it doesn’t matter who they are. With all that said, if your beloved has been dead for the past few hundred years, you probably should look for someone… Fresher. This is the bizarre case that faces the authorities in …
Did you read People Share Their Worst Cruise Experiences: Part One? Because this is part two. “My sister and her husband were on this cruise as well. Basically, because of the way the ship was tilting, it was causing sewage to leak out of the walls. In some of the hallways and cabins the smell …
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Purchasing your first home often brings a mix of excitement and apprehension for new buyers. Explaining the home loan process may seem like a maze of unfamiliar terms—down payment, interest rates, credit score, and mortgage underwriting—all adding to the initial confusion. Without a clear understanding of these concepts, even the most eager buyers can feel …
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