10 Popular (and Weird) Ancient Foods
Many foods cherished by our ancestors continue to find a place on tables worldwide. From the staple presence of bread to the remarkable status of beer, countless ancient delights have withstood the test of time. But other foods have faded into oblivion and been mostly uneaten for centuries. Whether due to animal extinction or shifting […]

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Ten Bizarre Creatures from Beneath the Waves
Our oceans and seas are a hotbed of weird and wonderful nature, home to some of the most remarkable species known to science. In these extreme ecosystems, bizarre creatures thrive and perform feats that scientists once thought were impossible. In this list, we plunge beneath the waves to explore some of the most surprising life […]

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10 Unexpected Things Scientists Made Using DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, holds the genetic information passed from parents to offspring. But researchers are driven by a bigger question—beyond inheritance, what more can you do with DNA? The results are mind-bending. From sperm plastic to woolly mammoth meatballs, here are ten projects that prove DNA is a freakishly malleable material. Related: 10 Awesome […]

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10 Surprising Things Found or Left on the Moon
The Moon’s surface is a desolate place, a landscape composed of dusty craters and barren mountains. But since 1959, its inventory of objects has been steadily expanding thanks to humanity—beginning with the Soviet probe Luna 2, the first human-made object to reach the lunar surface. While it’s well known that the Moon is now a […]

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10 Unique Ancient Peoples Whose Cultural Footprints Still Shape the World
History has a funny way of remembering the loudest voices—the emperors, conquerors, and generals whose names echo through textbooks and tourist guides. But for every Caesar or Alexander, countless quieter civilizations shaped the world we live in today. Their contributions hide in plain sight, etched into our laws, our languages, our festivals, and even the […]

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10 Inventors Who Died Before Seeing Their Creations Succeed
In the course of time, inventors, engineers, clever thinkers, and business-minded individuals have propelled humanity forward. Their unique ideas and remarkable creations have helped improve mankind and make society more seamless in countless ways. These advancements have ranged from incremental improvements to monumental leaps—and they span industries and inventions from medical breakthroughs to technological marve … ⌘ Read more

10 Shocking Crimes Where the Perpetrator Walked Free
The legal system operates on a fundamental principle: a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. For the general public, this can sometimes lead to jarring and controversial outcomes. In certain high-profile cases, the facts of a crime seem clear. Yet, the legal defenses and trial procedures result in a stunning […]

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10 Representations of Death from Myth, Legend, and Folktale
Death is one of humanity’s oldest mysteries—universal, inevitable, and endlessly interpreted. Across time and culture, people have tried to make sense of what comes next by giving death a name, a face, or even a personality. Sometimes it’s a cloaked skeleton with a scythe, sometimes a beautiful queen ruling a frozen underworld, and sometimes a […]

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10 of the Weirdest Ways the Universe Works
The cosmos is full of mysteries that stump even the smartest thinkers—Einstein himself once fudged his equations to make sense of the universe’s expansion. For every elegant law of physics that we uncover, a dozen baffling questions still lurk in the dark. But that’s what makes astronomy so exciting. Telescopes are constantly pulling back the […]

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10 Crazy News Stories No One Expected to Read in 2025
Over the past couple of weeks, things have been extremely tense and volatile in the U.S. and pretty much everywhere else. The news is full of stories and events making people even angrier, and it seems that the boiling point is not far off. To lower the temperature a bit, so to speak, it might […]

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10 Bizarre Cases of Killer Seniors
They say murder is a young person’s game. Think again. Court records are full of murderous Methuselahs, senile slashers, and wrinkled reapers. Sometimes they kill out of mental illness; other times, dementia. Some become violent after strokes. Others may be scam victims fighting for survival. A few start early and evade detection well into their […]

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10 Signs That “Made in the U.S.A.” Still Lives
In an age of global supply chains, the phrase “Made in the U.S.A.” might seem like a fading echo of the past. Yet, the story of American manufacturing is one of evolution, not extinction. In the early 1900s, at the height of its industrial revolution, the United States accounted for about a quarter of all […]

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Top 10 Songs That Tell Stories Better Than Books
Some songs are more than just a catchy hook or a beat you can nod along to. They’re stories—self-contained, vivid, and often more emotionally effective than the 400-page novels gathering dust on your nightstand. In just a few verses and a chorus, the right songwriter can conjure entire worlds: doomed lovers, forgotten heroes, apocalyptic visions, […]

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10 Ways News Media Manipulate Readers
Media bias is often responsible for reader manipulation, but what constitutes bias in news reporting? Individuals and groups are likely to disagree with both the criteria for determining what puts the “slant” in slanted news and the findings of such considerations. Even to discuss this issue, though, a benchmark of some sort must be used, […]

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10 Crazy-Specific Rules Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Must Follow
Being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader is one of the most high-profile off-field jobs in all of professional sports. The iconic uniforms, the backing of one of the most followed NFL teams in the country, and the throngs of cheering fans at games and events all make it so. The Cowboys’ cheerleaders are undoubtedly the most […]

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10 Reasons We’ll Always Need Superman
From very early after Superman’s creation, he was considered to be futuristic. In fact, at the time of New York’s 1939 World’s Fair, Superman was called the “Man of Tomorrow.” In many ways, Superman represents the best of humanity: what we aspire to become one day. That is why he resonates with so many people […]

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10 Ancient Places That Dropped Surprising New Finds
Human history is pockmarked with missing information, and that’s what makes new discoveries so valuable: they plug the gaps and provide a more complete timeline. Such finds should be rarer at well-studied sites. And yet, famous monuments are still dropping revelations that change the way we see them. In recent years, new finds showed that […]

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Ten Mind-Boggling Discoveries About Birds
The term “bird-brained” is often used to describe something simple or dopey. So it might surprise you to learn that our feathered friends are more complex creatures than we frequently give them credit for. From Kenya’s charitable starlings to the toxic avians of Papua New Guinea, there are fascinating birds to be found all over […]

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10 Foods With Secrets That You Were Never Told
Every living thing on our beautiful blue planet needs some form of nutrition or energy source to survive. As human beings, we typically eat food every day without knowing every detail of how it actually provides the nourishment we need. But there’s a lot that we don’t know about the foods that we choose, and […]

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10 Movie Characters Who Make Us Laugh at Unemployment
For one reason or another, most people have been between jobs at some point and experienced the frustration, uncertainty, and various problems that come with unemployment. That’s why movies that deal with being out of work in a lighthearted way can be so appealing. Humorous depictions of what is normally such a stressful time may […]

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10 Obscure Facts About America’s Empire in the Philippines
When the United States acquired the Philippines from Spain in 1898, she first had to forcibly assert her rule and put down the Filipino struggle for independence. After the bloody war that betrayed all of America’s principles and idealism, the U.S. began to atone in some measure for her sins, and though imperialist greed and […]

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10 Bizarre Facts About Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids, the beloved and quirky dolls that became a cultural sensation in the ’80s, are far more than just cuddly toys. Behind their round faces and soft bodies lies a world of bizarre facts that are sure to surprise even the most dedicated fans. From the dolls’ unusual origins to their unexpected impact […]

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10 Recent Times the Earth Acted Bafflingly Strange
We like to think Earth is a well-oiled planetary machine—spinning reliably, shifting gradually, and following natural rhythms. But every now and then, it throws us a curveball. From pulsating seismic events to disappearing landmasses and bizarre atmospheric phenomena, these recent examples prove that our planet still has secrets. Whether explained after the fact or still […]

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10 Presidential Mysteries That Are Still Unsolved
There’s no shortage of mysteries and unsolved uncertainties when it comes to the various presidents who have run the United States. Every single term, in fact, it seems like more mysteries crop up. Of course, you can attribute many of those to conspiracy theories and the like. And hey, who are we to say whether […]

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10 Fascinating Facts About Life in Hawaii Before the U.S. Arrived
Hawaii joined the Union on August 21, 1959. Its history immediately before and after joining the United States is well known. Americans have long learned about the attack on Honolulu’s Pearl Harbor in 1941. Many recognize Hawaii’s role as a Pacific hub for logistics, trade, and transportation. The islands offer economic opportunities in commercial fishing […]

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10 Amazing Facts About the Remarkable Life of Roxelana
The courts of kings past were full of interesting people vying for power and plotting against one another. These people were, of course, often men from privileged backgrounds. But Roxelana, who rose to power in the palace of Suleiman the Magnificent, sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566, was neither of these things. […]

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10 Incredibly Specific Oreo Facts You’ll Think About at 2 A.M.
You’ve twisted them, dunked them, and crumbled them into milkshakes—but odds are, you don’t really know Oreos. Behind the world’s best-selling cookie is a labyrinth of marketing manipulation, food science secrets, and flavor experiments so bizarre they’re hidden from the public. These aren’t your standard “Oreo was invented in 1912” trivia tidbits. These are the […]

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10 Good Things That Happened in the Year Without a Summer
The volcanic winter brought on by the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia made 1816 the Year Without a Summer. In a previous list, we enumerated the disruptions inflicted on human society by the famines and diseases unleashed by the Tambora eruption. Yet, not everything about 1816 was gloom and doom. There were positive aspects […]

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Ten FBI Facts You Won’t Believe Are True
The FBI is definitely one of the most interesting organizations of any involved in the United States government. They are the nation’s most powerful (and arguably most well-known) law enforcement arm. And the more you read about them, the more it seems like they have their hands mixed up in every major thing that occurred […]

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10 Unsettling Incidents We Still Can’t Explain
When something strange happens, we try to make sense of things by putting the scattered puzzle pieces together. For example, when Flight MH370 dropped off the radar in 2014, most people eventually accepted the theory that the pilot was suicidal. But how do we know that for a fact? The reality is that no one […]

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10 Movies That Missed the Point of Their Source Material
When adapting books and comics into movies, certain changes must be made to accommodate the new medium. While fans sometimes bristle at plotlines and characters being altered—or even cut out completely—there’s no way for adaptations to be entirely faithful. However, some film adaptations seem to entirely miss the point of their source material. That isn’t […]

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10 Tantalizing Stories About Money
In the early 21st century, money has become such a fundamental part of everyone’s life. Even though we’re moving more and more to electronic transactions and digital currencies, stories about money in all of its forms, including bills and coins, still thrill and fascinate us. In 1987, one of the most popular films about money, […]

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10 Unusual Things Famous Historical Figures Did for Love
Everyone has their own opinion about what love and relationships should be like, but one thing is certain: they can make people do some strange things. Even some of the past’s most famous figures approached the tasks of finding and holding onto lovers in ways that seem very unusual today. Some were merely following the […]

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10 Epic Construction Projects That Took Centuries to Complete
These ten cathedrals and basilicas around Europe (and beyond) were built over many generations, reflecting changes in style, politics, and technology. From the Sagrada Família in Barcelona to the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, each project faced delays due to wars, funding shortages, and shifts in power. Some took more than six centuries to […]

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10 Iconic “Temporary” Structures That Still Stand Today
Some of the world’s most iconic structures were never meant to stick around. Built for the World’s Fairs, quick fixes, or temporary exhibitions, these buildings were supposed to be dismantled or demolished after serving their short-term purpose. But fate—and sometimes public opinion—had other plans. Whether due to popularity, practicality, or sheer indifference, these “temporary” constructions […]

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Ten Outlandish Ideas to Deal with Nuclear Waste
Toxic waste is an urgent issue. Nuclear power plants provide nearly 20% of all electricity in the United States, and many of us rely on them around the world. The reactors can generate a colossal amount of energy, but with that comes a colossal amount of radioactive slurry. These leftovers pose a huge danger to […]

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10 Secret Abilities of Well-Known Animals
As kids, we all learned about the world’s most famous animals from books, TV, video games, or the Rainforest Cafe and its incredibly biodiverse gift shop. However, Big Animal is keeping certain secrets from you, and the animals you’ve known and loved since childhood harbor some weird and obscure secret abilities, features, and effects. Read […]

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10 Crazy Ideas About Our Solar System
Crazy space ideas are the most interesting, and I don’t mean the unfounded inklings that space-reptiles helped levitate the stones at Angkor Wat, or that giant cat-headed spacefarers built the pyramids as huge scratching posts. Nope, the following craziness is based on bona fide science from people and computers that actually do science for a […]

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10 Quirky, but Necessary, Food Safety Rules of the Past
Long before “hand sanitizer” became a household staple or single-use packaging sparked environmental debates, a series of surprisingly odd—and occasionally ingenious—food-safety laws quietly reshaped what ended up on our plates (and in our hands). From Victorian London’s shared ice-cream glasses that contributed to typhoid outbreaks to postwar Japan’s precision-sealed juice jars, each bizarre reform emerged […]

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10 Bands That Originally Had Terrible Names
Choosing a name is a fairly important part of starting a band. Ideally, the name should give listeners a sense of the group before they’ve even heard any music. While some bands manage to choose the perfect name right away, others try out a few options before finding one that sticks. Here are 10 bands […]

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10 Unbelievably Bizarre Blunders
Mistakes are a universal part of life. Some are harmless slip-ups we laugh off, others spiral into chaos, triggering consequences we never imagined. A missed keystroke might cost a fortune. A wrong turn could lead to marriage with the wrong bride. A simple distraction might accidentally win someone $10 million. Whether they spark panic, legal […]

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10 Surprising Truths About the Power Grid You Were Never Told
Flip a switch, and the lights come on—simple, right? Not even close. Beneath the hum of your refrigerator and the glow of your phone charger lies one of the most complex, misunderstood systems in modern life: the power grid. It’s the backbone of civilization, yet most people have no idea how fragile, chaotic, and bizarre […]

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10 Most Outrageous Restaurant Food Challenges
You’ve probably watched Hot Ones or Man vs. Food, but have you ever considered trying a food challenge? There are so many food challenges around the world where willpower and digestion are pushed to their limits. From a ten-pound bowl of pho to a 105-pound burger to some of the hottest wings on Earth, there […]

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10 Interesting and Bizarre Facts About Vending Machines
Vending machines are everywhere—from high schools to hospitals to subway platforms—but they’re more than just mechanical snack dispensers. Behind those blinking lights and humming motors lies a strange and fascinating world of quirky innovations, cultural oddities, and unexpected trivia. These automatic vendors have dispensed everything from holy water to hamburgers, and their evolution is filled […]

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10 Ancient “Smart” Materials Scientists Still Can’t Reproduce
As civilizations from Rome to the Maya harnessed empirical ingenuity to create materials with built-in healing, color-shifting, or structural resilience, they left behind recipes that modern science is only now decoding. From rust-proof iron pillars and self-repairing concrete to nanotech-level glass and ancient vulcanized rubber, these ten remarkable “smart” materials demonstrate how our ancestors engineered […] … ⌘ Read more

10 Games Milked for All Their Worth
Sticking with what works is nothing new, especially in gaming. New stories, characters, and mechanics are increasingly rare. Long development times and ballooning budgets only compound the issue, as studios must take a larger gamble with every project. Why take that risk when going with a guaranteed success is safer? That mindset prompts developers to […]

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10 Things That Will Make You Rethink Everything Normal
We like to think we’ve got a grip on reality. That the world mostly makes sense, and the things we were taught in school are—more or less—true. But scratch just beneath the surface, and things get ‘weird’ fast. This isn’t your average trivia list. These are the cracks in the matrix, the “wait, what?” facts […]

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10 Times the Christian Church Took on the Animal Kingdom
Christianity has had a choppy relationship with the animal kingdom over the years, from the sacrifices of the Old Testament to the generally favorable status animals enjoy in the modern Christian mindset. Along the way, the Christian Church has had a particularly tough time deciding where it stands, caught between respecting God’s creations on the […]

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10 Big Ideas Born in British Pubs
It is often said that people should get out of their comfort zone if they want to dream up big new ideas, but maybe it all depends on where that comfort zone is. If it is one of the 45,000 or so pubs found across the British Isles, it might be better to stay put. […]

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10 Perilous Hikes Still Open to the Public Today
These ten trails span the globe, from Asia’s sacred peaks to North America’s desert labyrinths, each offering a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural resonance, and heart-stopping exposure. Whether it’s the vertiginous boardwalks of China, the engineered marvels of Spain, or the secluded canyons of Utah, every hike demands respect for both terrain and tradition. […]

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10 Terrifying Facts You Never Wanted to Know
Many people love general knowledge quizzes or even quiz nights. They get to share interesting facts and show off in front of their friends, while having a great time. (Not in a Sheldon Cooper kind of way, mind you). Then you get those who love weird or downright terrifying facts. They revel in reading about […]

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10 Fascinatingly Gross Secrets About Your Body
The human body is an amazing biological machine that’s capable of the most remarkable abilities, including abstract thought and creating profound art. It’s also capable of some pretty gross things, like excreting cholesterol through the skin or producing a literal pitcher of flatulence on a daily basis. The following facts highlight some of our amazing […]

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10 Groundbreaking & Historical “Firsts” We Witnessed in 2025–So Far!
While we typically perceive history as something we only read about in books, 2025 has already proven that history is happening right before our eyes. Despite economic, political, and social conflicts, this year has brought about incredible events and discoveries unlike anything the world has ever seen. Some leave us hopeful, others uneasy—but one thing […]

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10 Clever Ways People Have Cheated at Casinos
Gambling is a billion-dollar industry, and while casinos are in it to make money, many gamblers are hoping to strike it rich. Some players rely on skill, luck, or strategy—but others turn to cheating. Over the years, gamblers have marked cards, swapped chips, and manipulated dealers to try to get ahead. But the most creative […]

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10 Normal Items You Didn’t Know Were Once Part of Burial Rituals
We tend to think of everyday objects—pillows, perfumes, makeup—as inventions born from comfort, beauty, or practicality. But dig through the layers of history, and you’ll find that some of these now-ordinary items have surprising ties to ancient burial rites, funerary customs, or corpse preparation. To be clear: not all of these items were originally invented […]

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10 Misconceptions in Art & Architectural History
Art history is filled with captivating stories, iconic masterpieces, and legendary artists—but not everything you’ve heard is true. From misattributed paintings to misunderstood movements, the art world has its fair share of myths and mix-ups. In this list, we’re setting the record straight by debunking some of the most common misconceptions in art and architecture. […]

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10 Most Devastating Computer Viruses
Long before computers made their way into workplaces and homes everywhere, people theorized about a destructive kind of program that could replicate itself and spread between networked machines. In the 1980s and early 1990s, those programs became popularly known as “computer viruses.” You’ve probably had one at some point. All it takes is one wrong […]

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10 Times Governments Banned Colors for Bizarre Reasons
When we think of banned things, we tend to imagine books, political speech, or the occasional controversial cartoon. But throughout history, governments have cracked down on something far stranger: colors. Whether tied to class, ideology, or sheer paranoia, certain shades have been restricted, outlawed, or made dangerous to wear—all because they said too much without […]

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The 10 Biggest Celebrity Death Hoaxes Ever
Did you hear about that celebrity who just died? No, not that one… the other one! You know the guy. He was in that thing, with that other guy. And then he was on that TV show, with those two women. Come on, what’s his name?! You remember him, don’t ya? Don’t worry if you’re […]

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10 Horror Films That Failed to Launch Their Franchise
Horror, more than any other cinematic genre, is obsessed with franchise building, owing to the low-cost, high-reward potential. But movie making is big business, and financiers and studios are not afraid to pull the plug if they don’t see a big payday ahead, no matter the project. These movies were set up for sequels and […]

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Ten Animals That Are More Musical Than You Might Think
The animal kingdom is a hotbed of shocking musical talent. Take the elephant harmonica players, for example, or the bats with death metal growls. While some species might be content to whip up some awful din, these critters develop rhythms, sing like humans, and in the case of the palm cockatoo, even whittle their own […]

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10 Human Inventions That Are Rewriting the Future
Watching the local news in most parts of the world might lead one to believe that we’re completely surrounded by disaster, conflict, and societal decline. Bad news dominates the headlines because it demands our attention. However, it rarely tells us the full story of what’s happening across the planet. Behind the scenes, countless scientists, engineers, […]

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10 Times Historical Figures Got Humbled
Throughout history, even the most powerful people have had their “oops” moments when life handed them a big slice of humble pie. Whether it was a botched battle, a public failure, or simply being outsmarted by someone way less important, these historical figures learned the hard way that no one is too great to avoid […]

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10 Bizarre Consumer Products Pulled Within Days of Release
Some products fail slowly. Others detonate on impact. This list is for the latter—the bizarre, ill-conceived, or prematurely hyped products that barely made it out of the gate before getting yanked from shelves, recalled in embarrassment, or mocked into oblivion. Whether due to dangerous design flaws, baffling branding choices, or just plain public confusion, these […]

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10 Popular Songs That Are Surprisingly About Drugs
Nothing is better than a good love song or an upbeat summer hit, but sometimes those songs’ meanings can be quite deceiving. There is an endless supply of popular songs that are clearly about drugs, but some are not quite so obvious. From artists like Ed Sheeran to TLC, these artists have released music that […]

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Ten Startling Discoveries About Ozempic
Ozempic is the new so-called miracle drug that, over the past few years, has taken the world by storm. The semaglutide meds are in high demand. The original use for the injection is to treat type 2 diabetes. But since people discovered it also helps them lose weight, everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Elon Musk […]

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10 Invisible Standards That Make the Modern World Work
Modern life feels seamless. You buy a phone charger, and it fits. You send a letter, and it gets delivered. But behind that convenience is a complex web of invisible global standards—quiet, often century-old decisions that the entire planet just agreed to follow. Without them, your printer wouldn’t know how to format a page, your […]

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10 Evil Religions in Fiction
Religion is a source of comfort and conscience. As people look to their respective gods for guidance, their conclusions inform their values, drive their actions, and give meaning to events. However, that pattern isn’t always a good thing, as some religious practices aren’t so righteous. An ignoble doctrine could be a cheap excuse to set […]

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10 Wild Facts About the Making of Popular Westerns
Although Western films are no longer in their heyday—the Western cinematic gold rush lasted from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s—they’re still much loved. Gone are the days of the 1950s when Westerns outnumbered all other genres combined. Along with the enduring classics, a modern gem often hits the screen. Whether current or classic, movies set […]

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10 Recent Newsworthy Hallucinations
The University of Nebraska identifies seven elements of newsworthiness: impact (the number of people affected by a reported item); proximity (the degree of a community’s physical closeness to the reported item); timeliness (the more recent, the more timely); prominence (the importance of the reported item or the fact that it is associated with a celebrity); […]

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10 Strange Things Science Has Taught Us About Our Preferences
The things that people like and dislike lie at the heart of their personality, shaping everything from their choice of friends to the lifestyle they live and their career. Yet preferences are also shrouded in mystery. Tracking down the influences that lead to people’s tastes and opinions is a challenging task fraught with uncertainty. Still, […]

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10 Medical Conditions Named After Mythical Creatures
In medicine, naming conventions often reflect anatomy, symptoms, or the scientists who discovered a condition. But in rare, memorable cases, doctors turn to mythology—borrowing names from ancient beasts, demons, and creatures of legend to describe bizarre syndromes, rare deformities, or unsettling behaviors. These labels don’t just make for vivid shorthand—they hint at how surreal, mysterious, […]

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10 Mind-Blowing Discoveries for Life on Mars
The discovery of extraterrestrial life would be the greatest scientific achievement in history. While lots of science and technology exist that’s crazier in technical terms, finding life has the grandest existential implications. Right now, the best place to find it is Mars. In fact, there are plenty of intriguing life signs and promising environments for […]

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The 10 Toughest English Language Words to Pronounce
Nobody ever said English was an easy language to learn. In fact, many people will tell you that it’s one of the hardest languages to learn! Even for those who are native speakers like us, we seem to get surprised nearly every day by the way a word is pronounced or used or whether it […]

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Ten Formidable Bugs and Insects That Scientists Recently Discovered
The insect world is home to strange, menacing creatures that, if you were a little bug, you would be wise to steer clear of. Year after year, researchers uncover new species of ferocious creepy crawlies, monsters of the minibeast world. Parasitic wasps, exploding ants, beetles with punky hairdos, there is no shortage of grisly wonders. […]

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10 Things Humans Are Weirdly Bad at Predicting
Humans like to think of themselves as rational, forward-looking creatures. But when it comes to forecasting the future—even our own—we’re often laughably wrong. From personal choices to global crises, our brains are wired with cognitive shortcuts and emotional biases that lead us to consistently underestimate, overestimate, or misjudge reality. Sometimes, the error is small. Other […]

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10 Outrageous Horse Racing Scandals
Horse racing has always been known as one of the more prestigious sports, but its history is filled with scandals and misconduct. People have tried to manipulate races for betting purposes, horses have been swapped to increase their odds of winning, and racehorses have even been abducted. Performance-enhancing drugs and the mistreatment of horses have […]

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10 Worst Political Marriages in History
Most royals today are free to marry whomever they please (at least, up to a certain point). But for most of history, marriage was about securing power and wealth, not love. If you hated your husband from the day you met him, well, too bad! You’re stuck with him for the rest of your life […]

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Top 10 Strangest Songs to Have Hit Number One
Billboard’s Hot 100 is the chart every musician chasing success wants to see their name on. Thanks to the United States being the largest music market in the world, the Hot 100—which was launched in 1958—has become a marker of a song’s sweeping popularity. There are many beloved bands and artists that have (at least […]

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10 Critical Bottlenecks in Modern Civilization Posing a Major Risk
We like to think modern civilization is robust, backed by endless redundancy. But under the surface, there are critical choke points—places, systems, or single providers where failure would ripple through the entire world. These are the brittle backbones of global stability, and most people have no idea how many eggs we’ve put in very few […]

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10 Times Product Placement Spectacularly Backfired
Product placement is supposed to be a subtle marketing genius: sneak your brand into a blockbuster or a hit show and watch customers flock to buy it. But sometimes, it all goes horribly wrong. Whether tone-deafness, overexposure, or sheer bad luck, these brands learned that just being on screen doesn’t guarantee a win. These are […]

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10 Individuals Allegedly Killed by the U.S. Government
Throughout American history, certain tragic and untimely deaths have sparked deep suspicion, skepticism, and public intrigue. Official narratives often point to suicide, accidents, or random violence—but the shadowy nature of these incidents frequently leads many to question if something more sinister might be at play. From whistleblowers and journalists to political insiders and controversial figures, […]

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10 Disc Jockeys Who Barricaded Themselves in the Studio
A disc jockey is in charge of playing music for a specific audience on the radio, and it is also their job to entertain that audience. Some disc jockeys have a natural ability to keep listeners’ attention, but sometimes, it takes a clever stunt to engage the crowd. One popular stunt performed by DJs involves […]

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10 Mind-Melting Facts About American Cheese
American cheese: it’s the neon-orange, perfectly square, questionably “cheese” food that somehow ends up on everything from burgers to grilled sandwiches. But beneath its shiny plastic wrapper lies a processed past full of strange science, unexpected history, and some downright bizarre truths. Whether you love it, loathe it, or aren’t even sure if it’s technically […]

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10 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Films That Are Actually About Climate Change
It’s second nature for any filmmaker worth their salt to pack their movies with themes that contextualize and expand upon the action on screen. Still, humble viewers that we are, many of us ignore the subtext and latch onto the explosions, fights, and romantic flings instead. So, it pays to go back and take another […]

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10 Real Ways Scientists Think Humans Could Evolve Next
Human evolution didn’t stop when we stood upright or invented cities. In fact, it’s still happening—just under new pressures. As technology, climate, medicine, and global lifestyles reshape how we live and reproduce, scientists ask: what’s next? These aren’t science fiction fantasies but real hypotheses based on current evolutionary pressures and long-term trends. Here are 10 […]

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10 Cave Explorers Who Never Made It Out Alive
We all have our hobbies. Some of us come home and go for a run, while others read a book. Still others are a bit more extreme. Maybe you enjoy BMX bike riding or whitewater rafting. But a select few do something that most people consider quite insane: spelunkers, also known as cave explorers. Spelunkers […]

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10 Surprising Legal Gaps That Let Chaos Ensue
We tend to assume that there’s a law on the books for every situation. But legal systems often lag behind reality, leaving major gaps at the worst possible moments. Whether it was due to technological change, moral blind spots, or pure legislative oversight, these are moments when people turned to the law—and the law shrugged. […]

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10 Times Government Officials Made Startling Claims
No, this is not that type of list. It doesn’t contain quotes like “God save the Queen, man” or “I tested positively toward negative, right.” This list is about claims made by government officials worldwide that sort of eclipse anything heads of state may have said (or will say in the future). Think you’ve heard […]

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10 Fictional Species Designed for Battle
War is generally not something to aspire to. It’s a desperate measure to resolve one’s differences when all other options fail. Fighting forgoes people’s evolutionary intelligence and reduces them to their baser instincts. Such barbarism leaves both sides licking their wounds, coping with the pain and death that their actions have wrought. Granted, combat is […]

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10 Ancient and Obscure Strategy Games from Around the World
Strategy games have been part of human culture for thousands of years. Long before modern board games or digital entertainment, people across ancient civilizations invented clever ways to test their wits, train their minds, and challenge their friends. Some of these games, like chess, Go, and backgammon, survived and are still played today. But many […]

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10 Absolutely Wild Mishaps Involving Food and Condiments
For the most part, our day revolves around food. Breakfast in the morning gives us a jump start for the hours ahead. Lunch offers a much-needed break from the work day, and dinner provides an opportunity to come together with our family and share the events of the day. Snacks in between can give us […]

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10 Comic Book Film Characters Based on Something Else Entirely
The comic book-to-movie adaptation is far from a fine art. In this hero-centric cinematic world, moviemakers and actors are inclined to bend the rules and break away from the source material when bringing characters to the big screen. Indeed, many writers, directors, and stars have all but ignored the comics they are adapting to suit […]

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10 Conceptions of What Extraterrestrial Could Look Like
The demands of everyday life, in the form of natural stimuli, prompt the development of the various behavioral traits and physical structures of plants and animals. In trying to envision the appearance of extraterrestrial beings, scientists once turned to Earth’s fossil record. After all, it provided evidence as to how organisms had already evolved on […]

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10 Hoaxes That Purported to Prove the Bible
Christian Bible inerrantists and literalists look to archaeology to back up scriptural narratives. Many discoveries have indeed proven that many things the Bible says are accurate. However, disturbing evidence, or in some cases, non-evidence, has also come to light. For instance, archaeology can find no proof that patriarchs like Abraham existed, no indication that a […]

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10 Unusual Beverages Made with Strange Ingredients
Thirsty? You just might want to double-check what’s in your glass before taking that first sip. Around the world, people apparently have a way of turning the bizarre into a beverage. I mean, hey, why not? From bug-based protein smoothies to alcohol infused with things that might make you scream rather than cheer, humans have […]

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Greenland
Greenland has been in the news because President Trump has expressed a desire to buy the country. But just how much do you know about this frozen land? With a coastline of 24,430 miles (39,316 km) punctuated by deep fjords, it’s the world’s largest island. It is described as “an autonomous territory within the Kingdom […]

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10 Pop Culture Figures Who Actually Existed
From Darth Vader to Mary Poppins, pop culture icons can excite, enrage, or inspire us. And though most characters tend to be wholly fictional in nature, some famous ones are actually based on real-life people. Here’s our list of 10 pop culture figures who existed IRL. Related: Top 10 Underrated Minor Characters from Pop Culture […]

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10 Most Unique and Remote Vacation Retreats
Many times, when people go away on vacation, one of the goals is to be as far removed from civilization as possible. Seeking out secluded getaways can result in the discovery of some very exotic destinations that often feature resorts geared toward the adventurous tourist and make the most of the unusual locale. From fjord […]

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10 Foods Unexpectedly Named After Real People from History
What’s in a name? If you’re eating one of these ten foods we’ve listed below, the answer is a whole heck of a lot! See, foods aren’t just named after their ingredients or how they are prepared. Some foods—including some very famous foods—have been named after people. (Including some very famous people!) Having a city […]

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