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Watch This Mind-Blowing Cylinder Optical Illusion

Circles become rectangles when viewed in the mirror.... READ ON

15 Unusual Pieces of Glassware to Impress Your Guests

Fun glasses for quirky people.... READ ON

The Titanic Survivor Who Wasted No Time Becoming a Tennis Champion

The tale of Richard Norris Williams II might be the greatest sports story you’ve never heard of... READ ON

The Missing Links: Creepy Cakes

These Color-Changing Lipsticks Feature Real Flowers Trapped Inside

The Missing Links: The Rocky History of the Cherry Tomato

Express Yourself With a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter Charm

Another way to wear your Potter pride.... READ ON

The Missing Links: The Best International Food Tours

How Much Money an Hour You Need to Make to Afford Rent in Each State

According to the report, Hawaii, California, New York, Maryland, and New Jersey are the most expensive states.... READ ON

The Missing Links: The History of the Controversial Hoverboard

15 Cool Pool Floats to Try Out This Summer

Relax in style with one of these amazing pool floats.... READ ON

15 Unexpected Action Figures You Can Buy

Because Albert Einstein basically *is* a superhero.... READ ON

What Do Ants Do With the Leaves They Carry Around?

They don't eat them like salad.... READ ON

The Fastest-Growing Company in Each State

Calling all job-seekers.... READ ON

A Hole New Take! Introducing Sushi Doughnuts

Sushi is more versatile than you think.... READ ON

Why Do Birds Line Up On Telephone and Power Wires?

The avian high-wire act, explained.... READ ON

10 Quirky Bird Feeders

Be a good host to your feathered friends.... READ ON

Watch a Surprisingly Graceful Marine Lizard Glide Underwater

The unique lizard had one notable hater: Charles Darwin.... READ ON

We Knew This One!

From last night's Jeopardy!... READ ON

Commitment Rings Keep Your Partner From Watching TV Episodes Without You

Soon, you won't have to worry about your partner sneaking in episodes without you.... READ ON

10 Fun Yard Games to Play This Summer

Don't let your competitive edge soften in the sun—grab some friends and have a blast.... READ ON

11 More Pop Culture Coloring Books

Something to color in between commercial breaks.... READ ON

These Lizards Play a Mating Version of Rock-Paper-Scissors

Orange beats blue, yellow beats orange, and blue beats yellow—and it's been that way for 15 million years.... READ ON

Inside the LEGO Master Builders' Massive Model Shop

What would you do with three million LEGO bricks?... READ ON

17 Smart Products for Better Beach Trips

Stock up on the right gear to maximize your fun while playing in the waves this season.... READ ON

How a Wind Tunnel Built for Birds Can Help Engineers Make Better Robots

How birds behave in there today may determine the way drones will fly in the future.... READ ON

These Glossy Cakes Look Too Perfect to Be Real

Almost too pretty to eat.... READ ON

New 'Game of Thrones' Fan Theory Might Explain Why Hodor Can Only Say 'Hodor'

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'The Walking Dead' Coloring Book Comes Out Tomorrow

It's the perfect way to bide your time in between seasons.... READ ON

11 Surviving Drive-In Theaters You Can Visit This Summer

You can still find an iconic drive-in if you know where to look.... READ ON

New SNES Controller Lets You Play Retro Games on Your Phone

For when you just gotta play some 'Mega Man X' on the go.... READ ON

Try Not to Squirm While Watching This Video About Dust Mites

The humble dust mite happens to have a taste for your skin.... READ ON

10 Snappy Facts About Slim Jim

Slim Jims have been the go-to meat snack for bar patrons, convenience store customers, and teenagers for decades. Here’s everything you may not know about the spicy sausage sticks.... READ ON

Skip the Pedicure! These Stockings Include Fake Painted Toenails

Each toe slot has a pre-painted toenail that is positioned so that it matches up with the wearer's toenails.... READ ON

How Does Your State's Economic Output Compare to Foreign Countries?

Carpe Diem Blog matched states and countries with similar economies.... READ ON

11 Environmentally Conscious Items for Earth Day

Celebrate the holiday with some eco-friendly goods.... READ ON

How Do Water Beetles Breathe Underwater?

They have more in common with SCUBA divers than you'd imagine.... READ ON

21 Gifts Moms Will Love for Mother’s Day

Just a friendly reminder that Mother's Day is coming up.... READ ON

11 Vacation Destinations Where You Can Interact With Wildlife

Zoos are fascinating, but if you really want to interact with wildlife, get behind the wheel and head for one of these treasures.... READ ON

15 Sweet Facts About Kool-Aid

It’s been a staple of American pitchers and cups for nearly 90 years, but you might not know the sugary drink quite as well as you think you do.... READ ON

25 Things You Should Know About Tampa

Impress the locals on your next visit to Florida with these 25 facts about the Big Guava.... READ ON

11 Energizing Facts About Mountain Dew

No matter how many cases of the bright green soda you’ve gulped, you would probably still be surprised to learn about its mountain heritage, early career as a bourbon mixer, and audacious marketing plans.... READ ON

11 Creamy Facts About Blue Bell Creameries

11 Bold Facts About Doritos

No matter how many bags of Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch Doritos you’ve munched your way through, you might not know everything about the snack juggernaut.... READ ON

Collect Your Favorite Artists and Writers From History in Paper Doll Form

Give Pablo Picasso his signature striped shirt or reattach Vincent van Gogh's ear.... READ ON

How Does Municipal Composting Work?

How does that stinky garbage turn into an essential farming and gardening product?... READ ON

11 Piping Hot Facts About Pop-Tarts

They’ve been making a hot breakfast possible for anyone who owns a toaster for over five decades.... READ ON

11 Things You Might Not Know About Dr Pepper

Legally, it's not a cola.... READ ON

30 Happy Little Facts About Bob Ross

Long overdue!... READ ON

11 Foods You Didn't Know Could Come on Sticks

There's more to stick food than just cotton candy and lollipops.... READ ON

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