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You got ears? You're gonna have earwax.

The smelly gunk coming out of your ears is actually good for you, which is more than we can say about anything else oozing out of your body.

Jake Rossen




Window blinds are usually seen facing down--just how your neighborhood Peeping Tom likes it.

Buying a set of mini-blinds comes with a huge decision: Should they be facing up or down? The answer depends on your need for privacy.

Jake Rossen






Janis Joplin in Columbus, Ohio in the summer of 1970.

Janis Joplin didn’t have a long or prolific career. The freewheeling Texas blues-rock howler recorded just four albums between 1967 and 1970. But in that short time, she left an indelible mark on rock ’n’ roll history.

Kenneth Partridge


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Polka dots are a major part of fashion, but that wasn't always the case. Here's the history behind the design—and why they're called polka dots in the first place.

Tasia Bass