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15 Things You Might Not Know About Nevada

Come for the legalized gambling, stay for the interesting facts about Nevada.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Idaho

There's so much more to Idaho than potatoes. But to be fair: There's also an awful lot of potatoes.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Illinois

Learn about the Land of Lincoln.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Hawaii

Say aloha to some great facts!... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Colorado

These great facts about Colorado will have you feeling a mile high!... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About California

How well do you really know the Golden State?... READ ON

11 Incredible Artworks That Use People as a Medium

Paint on canvas can create striking images, but if an artist really wants to make an impression, getting people involved can transform art into something truly stunning.... READ ON

11 of the Most Innovative Portrait Artists Working Today

9 Fun Facts About the Dik-Dik

Meet the miniature antelope so nice, they named it twice.... READ ON

9 Facts About The Mata Mata, The Weirdest Turtle Ever

What's the matter with that turtle? Nothing — it's a mata mata.... READ ON

16 Fun Facts About Tortoises

May 23 is World Turtle Day. Celebrate the ultimate slow and steady land reptile with these fun facts about tortoises.... READ ON

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Over 100 million people watch the Super Bowl each year ... and some of them don't give a flying pigskin about football. Here are some facts to tide them over until halftime.... READ ON

The Origins of 15 Delightful Snacks

Nothing’s more delightful than GEICO’s customer service, but knowing the origins of these tasty treats is pretty sweet, too.... READ ON

15 -Philes and What They Love

Love is patient. Love is kind. And often, love is denoted by the Greek root -phile.... READ ON

19 Things You Might Not Know About Nevada

Yes, today's Halloween. But we bet you didn't know that on October 31, 1864, Nevada became the 36th state in the Union. Let's celebrate with 19 facts about the Silver State.... READ ON

10 Historical Titans With Surprising Tattoos

Regretting that Taz-too on your ankle? Don’t! You’re walking in the footsteps of greatness. Here are some of history's most notable skin art enthusiasts.... READ ON

11 Clearly Awesome Things

Transparent gear? We see right through that gimmick ... and we like it.... READ ON

25 Things You Didn't Know About Nickelodeon's TV Heyday

Here's what went on behind the scenes, as uncovered by Matthew Klickstein in his oral history of Nickelodeon's golden age.... READ ON

19 Things You Might Not Know About California

You say it's your birthday? It's California's birthday, too. On September 9, 1850, it became the 31st state in the Union.... READ ON

Where Do the Clothes at Discount Stores Come From?

Sometimes when clothing retailers love bargains (and bargain shoppers) very much, they forgo the traditional department store route and venture off-price.... READ ON

22 Things You Might Not Know About Hawaii

Hau`oli la Hanau, Hawaii! Yes, you read that right. It was only 54 years ago today that Hawaii became part of the U.S. Let's celebrate with 22 facts about the Aloha State.... READ ON

13 Things You Might Not Know About Mae West

Mae West quipped, "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”... READ ON

11 Super Cool Ceiling Fans

These fans spin in style.... READ ON

11 Things You Might Not Know About Missouri

It seems like only yesterday—well, actually, 192 years ago—that Missouri became the 24th state in the Union. Let's celebrate with 11 facts about the Show Me State.... READ ON

10 Other Illegal Animals on a Plane

Animal smugglers have some serious baggage.... READ ON

Pain is Beauty: 10 Bizarre Facial Treatments

You look fantastic. What's your possibly horrifying secret?... READ ON

11 Things You Might Not Know About Colorado

It's August 1, and you know what that means. Your rent is due. Also, Colorado was admitted to the Union 137 years ago today!... READ ON

How to Learn English Through Awkward Aerobics in 1992 Japan

In 1992 in Japan, Fernandez Verde combined English language instruction with awkward aerobic movements to create the early morning TV show Eikaiwa taisō Zuiikin' English.... READ ON

10 Amazing Things Your Ashes Can Do After You Die

Ashes to ashes, dust to ... vinyl? Here are 10 ways to give cremains a life after death.... READ ON

10 Celebrity Boycotts

From Florida to Instagram to Cristal.... READ ON

10 of the Most Fun Photo Projects on the Web

A picture's worth 1000 words, but these online photo projects might leave you speechless.... READ ON

What 10 Everyday Situations Are (Supposedly) Costing the Economy

What happens when you consider the larger cost of everyday annoyances? Statistics!... READ ON

4 People Who Bought Back What They Sold

The saying goes, "If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back to you..." Well, sometimes you just have to buy it back.... READ ON

How 5 Lottery Winners Paid It Forward

These lottery winners found their fortune when they gave their money away.... READ ON

19 Things You Might Not Know Were Invented in Canada

The good people of Canada are responsible for many inventions you use every day.... READ ON

11 Inventive Flasks For Drinking On The Sly

Concerts, picnics, spending less at overpriced bars... We'll drink to that! These 11 flasks are byo-brilliant.... READ ON

12 Things We've Enhanced With Caffeine

What's the buzz? Caffeine's now available in just about everything.... READ ON

11 TV Theme Songs That Tell the Back Story

TV theme songs are an endangered species, growing shorter and less creative each year. Commercial breaks are longer than they used to be—about eight minutes per half hour of broadcast programming. To make the most of every second of airtime, TV producers sacrifice the appetizers of opening credits and theme songs and go right into the main course. But it wasn't always that way.... READ ON

One for the Books: 8 Literary Lawsuits

You can't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes you need an actual court of law.... READ ON

7 Facts About Hairballs

April 26 is National Hairball Awareness Day. To celebrate, we've hacked up a few facts about everyone's least favorite cat treat.... READ ON

11 Signs April Really Is "The Cruellest Month"

T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" begins, "April is the cruellest month." And you know? Maybe he was right. Consider these terrible April events. Warning: They're really terrible.... READ ON

4 Crazy Lawsuits Against Museums

These lawsuits are so bizarre, they should be put in a muse—oh, wait.... READ ON

Coming Up Tort: 8 Crazy Pop Culture Lawsuits

Swimming pools, fancy cars, and a lawyer on speed dial — they're all the trappings of fame. Sometimes when notable people fight the law, we all win.... READ ON

11 More Enjoyable Names for Common Things

On the 11th of every month, we post 11 lists of 11 items, and today Amanda Green gets us started!... READ ON

5 Non-Gold Treasures Stored at Fort Knox

Think Fort Knox is just for gold? Well, that’s a lot of bullion. Here are five more items that have been stored in the vault.... READ ON

5 Less-Than-Romantic Valentine's Day Promotions

You can't buy love, but you could name a cockroach after your beloved.... READ ON

11 Cardiac Facts to Take to Heart

Your heart isn't gold. It isn't sweet. And don't put in on your sleeve—you'll make a mess! Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are 11 scientific facts about your ticker.... READ ON

How 5 Other Countries Approach Childbirth

America is the land of the free, the home of the brave, and the domicile of broke parents. With or without insurance, the U.S. is the most expensive place to give birth in the world.... READ ON

12 Unconventional Radiators

Because it's very cold.... READ ON

10 Common Words You Might Be Mispronouncing

Pronunciations change over time. See if you've been mispronouncing these common words.... READ ON

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