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And Then There Was One: There’s Now Only One Blockbuster Store Left in the World

If you want to rent a video the old-fashioned way, you'll have to head to the last remaining Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Pigs

Whether you love farmyard piglets, cartoon pigs, or decorative porkers (like piggy banks), go hog-wild reading up on these smart swine.

Connecticut's Traveler Restaurant Gives Diners Free Books With Their Meal

Travelers looking for books to read can visit the Traveler restaurant off I-84 in Connecticut and pick out free books to go with their food.

Believe it or not, unfriended isn't a product of the social media era.

16 Words That Are Much Older Than They Seem

Every generation likes to think it invented slang anew, but often the latest words are actually very old.

New Stranger Things Comic Book Will Glow in the Dark

An illuminated version of the first comic, which retells the events of the first season through Will's eyes, lets readers enter the Upside Down like never before.

11 Pain-Relief Devices You Can Buy With Your FSA Money

When Tylenol and Advil don't cut it for your aches, you might need a technological intervention. Here are some drug-free devices you can buy to ease the pain—while using up your annual FSA funds in the process.

Does New Game of Thrones Trailer Hint That Jon Snow Will Finally Learn His True Parentage?

Less than 24 hours after the first full-length 'Game of Thrones' trailer dropped, Reddit is being inundated with fan theories about what it all means—and whether Jon Snow has finally learned who his parents are.

8 Discontinued Oreo Flavors

Since 1912, Oreo has shuttled billions of cookies into our stomachs. But not all of their flavors have been a success.

Determined to Climb Mt. Everest? You May Have to Carry Some Poop

Mt. Everest's Tibetan base camp is now closed to tourists. Permitted climbers who do make the trek have to bring their poop back with them. Here's why.

Pope Francis Will Unseal Documents Revealing the Vatican Response to the Holocaust

Pius XII has long been criticized for what some have deemed an insufficient response to the atrocities committed against people of the Jewish faith during World War II. New insight from the Vatican's archives could change that.

Starbucks Customers in China Are Fighting Over Adorable, Limited-Edition Cat Paw Cups

The special-edition cat paw mugs sold out in a day when they were released in Starbucks stores in China.

FDA Confirms Asbestos in Makeup Sold at Claire's

Claire's says it stopped selling the affected products, but the FDA says Claire's has "refused to comply" with the agency's request to issue a recall.

The European Union Wants to End Mandatory Daylight Saving Time by 2021

Citizens of the European Union may not have to worry about when to change their clocks for much longer—Daylight Saving Time could be abolished in Europe in a few years.

25 Bizarre Items Uber Riders Have Left Behind

You'd be surprised by the number of Uber passengers who leave their pets behind—including one person forgot their fish tank (with fish and water inside).

Kikkoman soy sauce, a company founded by a widow, according to legend

11 Businesses You Might Not Know Were Started By Women

They include Pepperidge Farm, Proactiv, and your favorite soy sauce brand—which was founded by a samurai widow, according to legend.

7 Things You Might Not Know About Ash Wednesday

Christians around the world will observe Ash Wednesday on February 17, 2021. From unusual traditions to new practices, here's what you should know about the first day of Lent.

If ‘ji32k7au4a83’ is Your Online Password, You’re Not Alone—Here’s Why

To many of us, it might seem like a random jumble of letters and numbers. To Taiwanese people, it has a specific meaning.

For the First Time, Scientists Find Jellyfish-Like Animal With ‘Transient’ Anus

The warty comb jelly forms an anus only when it needs to defecate, and it may hold clues to how the anus evolved millions of years ago.

8 Products to Help You Get Through Airport Security Faster

A little pre-flight planning could save you a lot of waiting in line. Here are eight products you can buy to help get you through TSA with time to spare.

Here's What Investments in the Early Stock Offerings of Major Companies Would Be Worth Today

There's no guarantee that stock prices will rise, but for investors in McDonald's, Apple, and other famous brands, a little faith paid off.

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See the Workshop Where Mardi Gras Parade Floats Are Born

Can't make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? At Mardi Gras World, you can see elaborate parade floats built for the carnival year-round.

10 Delicious Facts About Pancakes

Maybe you have a favorite recipe for making pancakes from scratch—or perhaps you're the buttermilk-pancakes-from-a-box type. Either way, every day should be pancake day.

13 Unusual Road Signs from Around the World

If you're going to be traveling around the world, familiarize yourself with these unusual road signs and their meanings before getting behind the wheel.

15 Cool Facts About Frozen Food

Frozen foods have a complicated backstory, a long scientific evolution, and a debate over pizza origins that could make your head spin.

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