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The Meanings Behind 25 Common Acronyms and Initialisms

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The Meanings Behind 25 Common Acronyms and Initialisms

13 Unbelievable Unfinished Projects

The National Monument of Scotland.

13 Unbelievable Unfinished Projects

12 Notable English Language Mistakes

She wrote "sneak peak" instead of "sneak peek."

12 Notable English Language Mistakes

22 Creepy Cryptids From Around the World

Belgian painter Pieter Dirkx's interpretation of the Mongolian death worm.

22 Creepy Cryptids From Around the World

The Real-Life Origins of 15 Urban Legends

He's (probably) not hiding in your shower.

100 Fascinating Facts About Earth

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24 Illuminating Facts About Puberty

We get angry red acne; flamingos get beautiful pink plumage.

The Surprising Stories Behind 12 Classic Pop Songs

Just another manic Monday for Prince.

13 Inventors Killed By Their Own Inventions

Would you fly in this?

21 Defunct Disney Park Rides and Lands

Some of Disney's most beloved rides and attractions have gone the way of the Dodo.

17 Fascinating Facts About Conspiracy Theories

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31 Facts About Sharks

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30 Pungent Facts About Farts

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16 Priceless Treasures We've Lost Forever

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26 Fascinating Facts About the Human Body

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14 Experiments Gone Wrong

Franz Reichelt is now remembered as the "flying tailor."
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