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How a Distracted 11-Year-Old Invented the Popsicle

Cool story.

19 Bright and Colorful Facts About Lisa Frank

In the ‘80s and ‘90s, Lisa Frank was the epitome of cool. Here are a few things you might not have known about the brand, and the woman behind it.

Why Do Pools Make Your Eyes Red?

Grab your goggles. It’s not chlorine.

This 19th Century Performer Wowed Audiences With Musical Farts

Joseph Pujol, a.k.a. Le Pétomane, was a flatulist of world renown.

Watch a Colorblind Man See the Full Spectrum for the First Time

Ethan Zachery Scott doesn't know what he's in for when he slides on a pair of EnChroma glasses, which correct for colorblindness.

How Are Emoji Made?

Who decides what emoji are allowed to exist?

Take a Literal Ride on a Nostalgia Train

This weekend, the New York Transit Museum is dusting off vintage subway cars from the early 20th century so 21st century New Yorkers can ride the rails to Coney Island.

Bogotá Hires Actors to Teach People Public Transit Manners

Troupes of actors blend into the crowd to show people how to behave on crowded buses.

15 Forgotten Summertime Activities We Need To Bring Back

Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine. Ditch your TV, shut down social media, and go outside to try these summer activities from yesteryear.

The 15 Funniest Secret Service Code Names

Who wouldn't want to be called "Whaleboat" or "Grandma"?

41 of the Weirdest Street Names Across the U.S.

Would you live on 100 Year Party Court? What about Error Place or Duh Drive? Whatever you think your address says about you, you might want the privelege of living on One Fun Place.

The World's Largest Garden Maze Is Now Open in Italy

An 80,000-square-meter bamboo maze is now open in Italy.

12 TV Show-Themed Cruises

Can't get enough television from just watching it? Then try one of these TV-themed cruises.

The National Building Museum Has Been Converted into a Giant Ball Pit

Relive your youth—without having to sneak into the nearest McDonald's.

Watch the World's Tallest Sand Castle Get Built to an Insane Height

There's a Long Wait to Check Out the 'Most Exclusive Website'

Usually the Internet involves instant access to information. But you could wait up to six hours for the Most Exclusive Website.

Watch a 1954 Chevrolet Film on Road Tripping

In this 1954 commercial-film, a family takes a road trip in their Chevrolet and learns the do's and don’ts of auto travel.

Dogs Chasing Bubbles and Winning

Bubbles are like tennis balls, except they float, cannot be fetched, and are nearly infinite.

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20 Bob Ross Quotes to Make Life Better

Bob Ross wasn’t just a skilled artist—he was unrivaled in his ability to spout verbal poetry faster than it took to paint one of those happy little clouds.

Where Your Cat Wants to Be Petted, According to Science

Go for the head, not the tail.

How Do Animals Laugh?

Your dog is laughing, you just couldn't tell.

Draw Your Own Aquarium

Doodle whatever creatures you like, then watch them swim around.

Watch This Vending Machine Make Pizza

News broke today that Sprinkles Cupcakes will install New York City's first 24-hour cupcake ATM at its Upper East Side location next week. The unit has a 760 cupcake capacity and can dispense up to four sweet treats at a time. That's pretty cool—but not a

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Why Was Route 66 Decommissioned?

How did Route 66, the beloved Main Street of America, fall into a state of disrepair and disuse less than 30 years after the height of its popularity? Here's the story.

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