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Boeing Engineers Plan to Add 'Star Wars' Sounds To Their Lasers

"Pew pew": Boeing’s High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator... READ ON

30 Unusual Scholarships for All Your Special Talents

The Most Popular Book Set in Each State

Can you guess your state's book?... READ ON

China's Solution for Academic Cheating? Drones

Learn New Things For Free With a Handy Website

A Dutch company aims to make education more accessible—and more personal.... READ ON

Why Is "American Pharoah" Spelled Like That?

Blame the Internet.... READ ON

The Most Disproportionately Popular Store in Each State

These stores are unusually popular.... READ ON

Slow Down Time With New Experiences

If you feel like life is just passing you by, there is a way to slow it down—or at least make you feel like it is.... READ ON

What People Are Thankful For in Each State

Religion, weather, and Pinterest.... READ ON

Lifelike Balloon Animals That You Won't Find at a Child's Birthday Party

Masayoshi Matsumoto sees your balloon sword and raises you one intricate, glowing jellyfish.... READ ON

The Signature Dessert of Each State

If your state had an official state dessert, what would it be?... READ ON

Dedicated Scientist Sits on Whale Carcass to Get the Perfect Shot of a Great White Shark

The Word Each State Misspells the Most

According to Google Trends.... READ ON

5 Reasons to Remember James Monroe

The Most Distinctive Food in Each State

10 Misconceptions About Disney

Let's clear up a few things.... READ ON

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France Mandates that Supermarkets Give Surplus Food to Charity

This is big news, despite being an obvious option... READ ON

How Do Hummingbirds Hover in Rain and Wind?

The Most Popular Dog Breeds in Each State

An illustrated look at the American Kennel Club's numbers.... READ ON

10 Misconceptions About English

Elliott Morgan debunks a few myths about the English language.... READ ON

The Most Distinctive Cause of Death in Each State

From the CDC.... READ ON

Daredevils Show Jetpacks Are Best Enjoyed With a Friend

The Top Export From Each State

24 Important Scientific Discoveries That Happened by Accident

Derek Muller of Veritasium discusses some happy accidents that changed the way we live.... READ ON

The Most Popular Fictional Character in Each State

McFly!... READ ON

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Most Common Craigslist 'Missed Connections' Per State

So close.... READ ON

Why Doesn't Glue Stick to the Inside of the Container?

Craig answers this week's Big Question.... READ ON

50 Facts About the 50 State Capitals

This week, John Green goes around the country pointing out interesting things about all the state capitals.... READ ON

The Rotating House is Great for All Seasons

101 Amazing Facts Everyone Should Know

Store these away for future trivia nights.... READ ON

The Most Popular NBA Team by ZIP Code

A lot of purple on that map.... READ ON

Google Autocomplete Results for "How Much Does _______" Cost

Cost obsessions around the world.... READ ON

The Top IMDb Rated Movie Set in Each State

If you were in charge of the ratings, which movie would take the top spot for your state?... READ ON

20 Facts About Abraham Lincoln

He didn't love the name "Abe."... READ ON

A Taylor Swift Acapella Parody About Science

Each State's Favorite Word to Use in Online Dating Profiles

"Oil."... READ ON

The Best Sandwich From Each State

Did they get your state right?... READ ON

The Best Sandwich From Each State

Did they get your state right?... READ ON

Marijuana Use Around the World

It's not the Netherlands.... READ ON

11 Dapper Facts About the Masters’ Green Jacket

They may not be the height of fashion, but the green jacket Augusta National awards to the winner of the Masters tournament is one of sports’ most revered prizes.... READ ON

How Good Is Your Eyesight?

Test your eyesight with this simple illusion.... READ ON

11 Tips to Up Your Easter Egg Game

Instead of resorting to the same old egg dyeing kit, try something new this Easter. Here are some out-of-the-box ideas for your next egg decorating party.... READ ON

The Most Popular Baseball Team by County

Yankee fans are everywhere.... READ ON

7 Easy April Fools' Pranks You Can Pull Off At Work

The World Is Now A 'Pac-Man' Level On Google Maps

30 Facts About Chocolate

John Green offers some delicious facts about chocolate.... READ ON

Dean Smith Included Every Player He Coached At UNC In His Will

What Happens If All The Bees Die?

The possible causes for the decline and the consequences of a bee-free society.... READ ON

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