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10 Timely Facts About Leap Years

We’ve been adding an extra day to February since Julius Caesar overhauled the Roman calendar and implemented leap years in 46 BCE.

Here's What Happens to New Cars at a Dealership That Don't Get Sold

Shiny new-model vehicles can't maintain that new car smell forever. Here's what happens when dealers need to make room for more inventory.

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Félicette, the First Cat in Space, Finally Has a Proper Memorial in Strasbourg, France

Six decades after Félicette became the first cat to travel to space and the only cat to return alive, the history-making feline has received her own memorial.

8 Facts About Tom Selleck

The 'Magnum, P.I.' and 'Blue Bloods' actor has had a career spanning six decades. He also batted for the Detroit Tigers in 1991.

7 Sweet Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the World

From love spoons to obligatory chocolate-giving, here are some ways people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day around the world this year.

A Colorful History of Paintball

Paintball has its origins in the 1970s, when two friends wanted to decide who was more equipped to deal with outdoor survival.

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A Romantic Toast: Waffle House Is Taking Reservations for Valentine’s Day

Tired of paltry portions of food and budget-busting restaurant bills? Waffle House is giving you the chance to have your pancake and eat it, too.

Game On: Atari Is Opening Themed Hotels in Eight U.S. Cities

The retro video game company is banking on nostalgia to help propel a new chain of gaming hotels around the country.

SweetHearts Are Back This Valentine’s Day, But More Than Half of Them Are Blank

After taking a year off, SweetHearts are back for Valentine’s Day 2020—but most of them are missing their signature conversation starters.

Mount Vesuvius's Volcanic Eruption Turned One Victim's Brain into Glass

It's just one of several horrors that befell victims in Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE.

What's the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Realtor?

The two real estate professionals are often confused for one another, but there are some significant differences that prospective homebuyers should know about.

The Reason Your Local ALDI Grocery Store Doesn’t Have a Phone Number

ALDI would rather have you look up weekly ads, store hours, and FAQs on its website—which benefits customers in the long run.

Civil War-Era ‘Witch Bottle’ Used to Keep Evil Spirits at Bay Discovered in Virginia

The old bottle filled with rusted nails looks like trash, but it was actually used by a Union soldier to ward off evil spirits during the Civil War.

Art Historian Says 10 Works in the Louvre’s Collection Were Looted by Nazis

The artworks were seized by the Nazis after a Jewish lawyer fled his Parisian home in the early 1940s.

Still Struggling to Solve a Rubik’s Cube? There’s an App for That

Magic Cube Solver will calculate the best solution for your Rubik’s Cube pattern and teach you why it works.

Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Coronavirus

The outbreak started in Wuhan, China, and now five cases have been confirmed in the U.S. Here are the details.

Has An Element Ever Been Removed From the Periodic Table?

The short answer is: yes, elements have been removed from the periodic table. The longer answer is that what constitutes an 'element' can be complicated.

Therapy Puppy Provides Comfort to Grieving Families at North Carolina Funeral Home

Macon Funeral Home in North Carolina hopes Mochi the Bernese mountain dog will offer grieving families the comfort they need.

Sprint Will Fix the Cracked Screen on Your Samsung Galaxy for $49—Even if They're Not Your Carrier

The cell phone service provider is looking to stir up some goodwill with a screen repair program open to anyone.

Washington State Department of Transportation Tweets Images of Possible Sasquatch Sighting

Images captured near Washington's State Route 20 and I-90 show a figure that bears a strong resemblance to Bigfoot.

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Alan Turing’s OBE Medal, Doctoral Diploma, Letters, and Other Memorabilia Found in Colorado Nearly 40 Years After They Were Stolen

A woman claiming to be Alan Turing’s relative asked the University of Colorado to display the items in 2018, which prompted an investigation.

One of the World’s Most Dangerous Spiders Could Invade Homes after Australia's Recent Rainfall

The venom of the Sydney funnel web spider can kill in as little as 15 minutes. And they might be lurking in Australian residents' shoes or laundry.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game in January 2020.

Tom Brady Makes Nearly $1.5 Million Per Hour of Playtime—Which Is Only a Fraction of the NFL’s Highest Paid Quarterbacks’ Earnings

The job of an NFL quarterback comes with heaps of high-stakes pressure and even bigger heaps of money.

Perdita, the ‘World’s Worst Cat,’ Is Looking for Her Forever Home

The Mitchell County Animal Rescue says Perdita the cat is "not for the faint of heart," so they're waiving all adoption fees.

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