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Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch over Raymond Calais of the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI.

For each year’s Super Bowl showdown, manufacturers and retailers will produce and stock two sets of T-shirts, hats, and other merchandise that declares each team the champ. So who gets the losing team’s stuff?

A good paradox can befuddle the best of us. If you're in the mood to narrow your brow at seemingly irreconcilable facts, have we got a list for you.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

W.E.B. Du Bois co-founded the NAACP—and was a victim of McCarthyism.

Make sure you take your dog’s oral hygiene seriously.

When it comes to your dog’s oral health, prevention is the best medicine.

Ads used to be cloaked in secrecy before the big game. A 2011 Star Wars spot changed all that.

Get ready to step into the squared circle.

You don’t need to be a smark to appreciate these pro wrestling slang terms (but it might help).

The Academy Award for Best Costume Design doesn’t *always* go to a period drama.

The flight deck has long been known by a peculiar term—one that probably has to do with roosters.

Clifford is red for a very specific reason.

Clifford's red for a very practical reason.

’Tis the season to celebrate love—and also see your ex symbolically become hawk food.

In 1989, Jim Henson's 'Fraggle Rock' became the first American television series to air in what was then still the Soviet Union.

There are several reasons a car won’t start.

Before you slam your head or hands on the wheel, take a look at these common reasons for an inoperable car and what you might be able to do about them.

From Lenten fare to street food, pretzels have come a long way.

Woolf photographed by George Charles Beresford, 1902; Virginia (left), Vanessa, and two brothers; a Hogarth Press book jacket designed by Vanessa.

Virginia Woolf loved using purple ink—but only for certain kinds of writing.

If you’re planning an early February trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, you might want to know the difference between groundhogs and gophers.

African American English derives from a historical past of contact between multiple language speakers. It varies across age, ethnicity, class, and gender. There is more than one AAE.

African descendants in the U.S. have been speaking varieties of English, today known as African American Language (AAL), for many centuries. Here's what you should know.

Groundhog handler John Griffiths holding Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day 2020.

The history of Groundhog Day stretches back hundreds of years. But, as it turns out, the furry animal isn’t the best at getting the forecast right.

Amazon's most-loved Valentine's gifts page is packed with trendy items that shoppers want the most.

Amazon’s most-loved section has a special hub just for trendy Valentine's Day gifts.

One of the 20th century’s great writers will take up residence at the NYPL, with 240 linear feet of material.

This herbed cheese dip is perfect for a crowd.

This recipe for cervelle de canut will add class to your Super Bowl menu.

From enslaved woman to Underground Railroad guide and Civil War spy, Harriet Tubman led a remarkable life.

The best pizza spot in the U.S. according to Yelp might surprise you.

According to Yelp reviewers, America’s top pizzeria can be found in Southern California.

Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

What Happens to the Losing Team’s Pre-Printed Championship Shirts?

20 Paradoxes That Will Boggle Your Mind

What's the Kennection? #48

10 Fascinating Facts About W.E.B. Du Bois

How Often You Should Clean Your Dog’s Teeth, According to a Veterinarian

Here’s Why Companies Release Their Super Bowl Ads Early

31 Pro Wrestling Slang Terms You Should Know

All the Oscar-Winning Costume Designs From the Last 20 Years, Illustrated

Why Is It Called a ‘Cockpit’?

11 Facts About Clifford the Big Red Dog

This Valentine’s Day, You Can Watch a Raptor Eat a Rat Named After Your Ex

When 'Fraggle Rock' Spread Peace Throughout the Soviet Union

12 Common Reasons Your Car Won’t Start

A Salty History of Pretzels

5 Things We Learned From the NYPL’s Virginia Woolf Exhibition

What’s the Difference Between Gophers and Groundhogs?

10 Things To Know About African American Language

9 Surprising Facts About Groundhog Day

Can't Think of the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift? Amazon’s ‘Most-Loved’ Section Curates the Site’s Best Products

Magical Thinking: The New York Public Library Has Acquired Joan Didion’s Papers

Upgrade Your Super Bowl Spread With This Easy Herbed Cheese Dip

9 Surprising Facts About Harriet Tubman

Pasadena Is Home to America’s Best Pizza, According to Yelp

What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?