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No. 32275

For one day in 1998, Topeka, Kansas, renamed itself “ToPikachu” to mark Pokemon’s U.S. debut.

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  1. 50 Common Misquotations

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  3. 38 Wonderful Words With No English Equivalent

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Is It Possible To Think Without Language?

Language is so deeply embedded in almost every aspect of the way we interact with the world. What would our thoughts be like without it?

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11 Embarrassing Incidents Caused By Mascots

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11 New York City Maps from Mapping Manhattan

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11 Names for Alphabetical Antics and Other Word Games

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5 Questions: Belated Mother's Day

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11 Geeky Engagement Ring Boxes

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11 Baby Naming Trends of the Past

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Last Week's Most Popular Stories

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Signature Song keeps Fairy-Wren Moms from Being Fooled

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27 Awesome Vintage Photos of Moms

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The Great ATM Heist: How Thieves Stole $45 Million in a Few Hours

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DID YOU KNOW? Marlon Brando hated memorizing lines so much that he posted cue cards everywhere to help him get through scenes. He even asked for lines to be written on an actress's posterior. (That request was denied.)