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10 Elegant Facts About the Afghan Hound
3. They're as fast as some race horses, and can reach speeds of up to 40 mph.
Why You’ll Never See an American Bird Species in a Movie
U.S. law prohibits domestic birds from being used as actors.
6 Easy Ways to Avoid Plumbing Emergencies
Beware those flushable wipes.
A Dozen Dairy-Filled Facts About Culver’s
Custard and ButterBurgers are the backbone of Culver's dairy-based menu.
Has JFK's Eternal Flame Ever Been Extinguished?
After John F. Kennedy was assassinated, his wife was very specific about the type of memorial she wanted him to have.
13 Things You Might Not Know About Diff'rent Strokes
If you were tuned in to a television anytime between 1978 and 1986, you were likely exposed to the phenomenon that was NBC’s 'Diff’rent Strokes.'
What Do Those Symbols on the iPhone Mean?
The truth is out there. Here’s what you’re really looking at.

7 Famous Death Masks That Had Lives of Their Own
Once a common type of memorial, death masks have been used in science, art, and beyond.
This Van Gogh Flower Painting May Soon Be Restored (But Should It Be?)
Conservators are considering removing the varnish to restore the colors to their original brilliance.
10 Smart Pieces of Luggage to Make Traveling a Breeze
These clever bags take some of the trouble out of traveling.
11 Unexpected Expenses You Should Be Budgeting For
Presented by Allstate.
Indiana Once Tried to Change Pi to 3.2
Any high school geometry student worth his or her protractor knows that pi is an irrational number, but if you’ve got to approximate the famed ratio, 3.14 will work in a pinch. That wasn’t so much the case in late-19th-century Indiana, though.
8 Presidential Communication Firsts
Who made the first phone call from the White House? Who sent the first presidential tweet?
10 Mean Facts About Mean Streets
Martin Scorsese’s 1973 film stunned audiences when it was released—and remains a classic gangster film today, more than 40 years later.
10 Food Products That (Thankfully) Flopped
From Celery Jell-O to chocolate French fries, here are 10 foods that didn't have a very long shelf-life.
16 Faithful Facts About The Seven Year Itch
It was banned in Ireland, and probably in the DiMaggio household.
Scorpion vs. Mouse (Spoiler: Mouse Wins!)
The Southern grasshopper mouse is shockingly tough.