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7 Strange Things Found in Storage Units

Abandoned storage units are the modern-day treasure chest.

15 Things You Might Not Know About Don Quixote

Perhaps you're familiar with 'Don Quixote': a story of delusional noblemen, portly squires, and windmill monsters. But here are a few facts you haven’t heard about the two-volume 17th-century masterpiece.

11 Potential Benefits of Exploring Deep Space

The cosmos is endlessly fascinating because of the mysteries it contains, but with exploration, we’re getting ever closer to shedding some light on the dark corners of space (or should we say, dark matters).

15 Bits of Advice for 19th Century Houseguests That Still Hold Up

There’s no shortage of tricky issues to address when you’re staying with a friend or family member.

15 Ways to Profit From Poop

Stop flushing money down the toilet.

The 15 Funniest Secret Service Code Names

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

15 Wonderful Regional Expressions for Describing Warm Weather

With the summer in full swing, you might be running out of ways to describe the sweltering heat.

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.

10 Killer Facts About The Evil Dead

As ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ prepares to hit the small screen, we’re looking back at the cult horror-comedy that started it all.

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7 Scientific Instruments 'New Horizons' Uses to Study Pluto

The closest encounter in the historic flyby just happened a few minutes ago. Here are the instruments New Horizons used to capture scientific data.

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in 'Dumb and Dumber' (1994).

15 Brilliant Facts About 'Dumb and Dumber'

We know you don’t want to hear the most annoying sound in the world, so how about some facts about the 1994 comedy classic, 'Dumb and Dumber'?

15 Vintage Tips From Leica Photography Magazine

A look through the archives of the magazine reveals advice for photographing by dogsled and taking new-fangled color portraits.

25 Things Hiding in Sports Logos

We've looked at hidden messages in corporate logos before. Here are some examples from the world of sports, some more obvious than others.

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19 Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Harry Potter Books

Philip W. Errington’s 'J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography 1997-2013' sheds a light on the editorial process of this beloved series

17 Heroic Facts About the X-Men Movies

As the trailers for 'Deadpool' and 'X-Men: Apocalypse' wow audiences at Comic-Con, we're looking back at the 15-year-old franchise that proved that superhero movies didn't have to be hokey.

15 Vintage Photos of Nuns Doing Normal Things

They're just like us!

5 Bonkers Archie Comics Crossovers

Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica are versatile enough to go anywhere: from the gritty world of a vigilante to an alternate universe.

10 Vacation Destinations That Ended Up in the Dictionary

In a pinch, you can get some vacation vibes just by opening the dictionary, where a variety of beautiful locations have given us everyday words.

What Science Has to Say About Long-Distance Relationships

The scientific outlook on your long-distance love is mixed.

15 Charming Quotes from Sir Patrick Stewart

Whether you know him from Star Trek, X-Men or his many theater performances, it’s hard not to love Sir Patrick Stewart. Let’s take a look at some of the beloved Brit’s most quotable insights.

11 Amazing Gadgets You’ll Find on the International Space Station

These gadgets help the regularly rotating crew of six astronauts and scientists carry out space-specific experiments while also managing the day-to-day concerns of life in low-Earth orbit.

10 Famous Movies With Direct-to-Video Sequels Nobody Remembers

DTV? WTF!

10 Effortless Uses for Yesterday's News (and 1 Challenge)

Deodorize your shoes, ripen your tomatoes, and more.

Where Are They Now? Things That Terrified Us in the '90s

Remember how scared we were of satanic cults, Y2K, and nuclear war? (Okay, we're still scared of nuclear war.)

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