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27 Offbeat College Essay Topics

"How do you feel about Wednesday?"

Not every stick-on note is a Post-It Note.

41 Brand Names People Use as Generic Terms

Many items we use every day, like zippers and escalators, were once brand names. These names are or were trademarked, but are now often used to describe any brand in a product category.

10 Badass Moms Who Deserve Their Own Holidays

Most moms should get a medal. These women deserve more.

13 Bold Fashion Predictions from 1893

Were these illustrations meant to be true predictions or just satire? We'll never know—but at least we can enjoy them.

20 Fun Facts About The Cosby Show

With The Cosby Show turning 30 this year, here's a look back at the Huxtables.

9 Animals That Can Live Longer Than You

The average life expectancy in the United States these days is nearly 79 years. As animal species go, humans are pretty hearty, especially given all these fancy medicines we’ve developed. But we’re not the only ones who hope to live past 80 (or 90). Other

6 Recently Discovered Facts About Neanderthals

New findings are turning the traditional perception of Neanderthals as dumb, barbaric beasts upside down.

12 Proposed Disney Attractions That Were Never Built

Walt Disney once said, “It's kind of fun to do the impossible.” Well, my fine-mustachioed icon, it may have been fun, but sometimes it is simply impossible.

5 Interesting Stories That Involve Pat Sajak

He’s had a long and colorful life in showbiz, one that rivals the legends people tell about Alex Trebek.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Parasaurolophus

Flashy frills. Clubbed tails. Teeth the size of bananas. With strange features like these, it’s tempting to think that dinosaurs must’ve inhabited some distant, alien world. But their planet was ours. They roamed our land, they breathed our air. And, as P

7 Movie Monsters That Allegedly Represent Communism

Whether by design or the result of over-analyzation, these sci-fi creatures were cited as physical manifestations of communism’s “evil empire” during the Cold War.

8 How-To Books From 100 Years Ago That Are Still Useful

19th and early 20th century authors knew a thing or two about baby-naming, football-watching, drink-making, and more.

7 Art Forgers Who Made a Fortune From Knock-Offs

Pablo Picasso said, "Good artists copy but great artists steal." He probably wasn't talking about these people.

11 Really Terrible 19th-Century Beauty Tips

"If women are to govern, control, manage, influence and retain the adoration of husbands, fathers, brothers, lovers or even cousins, they must look their prettiest at all times."

17 Essential Talking Points on the Kentucky Derby

In advance of Saturday's Kentucky Derby, here's our three-minute guide to the most exciting two minutes in sports.

11 Things We Learned About The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Spidey is back in theaters today. We found out a little about the movie from the director, stars, and producers.

45 Wonderful Illustrations of Sea Life From 1868

We’ve always been a little mystified about what’s happening in the oceans, where weird creatures are the rule rather than the exception.

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23 Places Where the Konami Code Lives On

This super-secret Konami Code has a special place in the hearts of the many geeks who grew up with it.

6 Products That Were Ahead of Their Time

Not even early adopters were ready for the initial versions of these products.

9 Bizarre Weapons That Failed Spectacularly

Sometimes military research and development pays off. And sometimes you end up running from a flaming pig.

6 Complicated Concepts Explained Using Kitchen Items

The Big Bang Theory is much easier to swallow when it's explained with a muffin. Here are complex principles explained with everyday kitchen items.

7 Super-Sized (And Somewhat Insane) Soviet Projects

The Soviet Union decided the best way to show up the West was to build the biggest version of any given object.

10 Weird Ways People Amused Themselves Before Television

Before people had hundreds of channels, if they wanted to watch surgery or gawk at celebrity babies, they had to actually leave the house.

23 Music Videos Starring Pre-Fame Celebrities

Though some of the songs may be forgettable, these 23 pre-fame actors at least made the videos memorable.

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