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How Do Gas Pumps “Know” When Your Car’s Tank Is Full?

Gas pumps have been around long before "smart" technology—so how are they able to seemingly detect when your tank is full?
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7 Red Flags Someone is Stealing Your Wi-Fi

Having an outside party steal your Wi-Fi can be, at best, inconvenient and frustrating, and...
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10 Online Scams You Need to Be Aware Of—and How to Avoid Them

Swindlers may be following your every tweet and post, looking for a chance to fleece...

This Clever Toilet Paper Hack Can Freshen Up Your Entire Bathroom

The key to having a fresh-smelling bathroom might lie in the toilet paper, not the...

The Real Reason Halloween Colours Are Black and Orange

Here's why Halloween celebrants bedeck their homes in these contrasting colours.

The Reason Diana Thought Harry Would Make a Better King Than William

Prince William has been set to inherit the British throne from birth, but Princess Diana...
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15 Things You’re Doing to Your Car That Mechanics Wouldn’t

Your car goes through enough wear and tear as it is.

The Surprising Place Where Queen Elizabeth II Is “Most Happy”

Hint: It's not anywhere near London!

48 Short Riddles That Will Still Stump You

Try out these quick, bite-size riddles—some are easy, and some are still pretty tricky!

Antibacterial Soap vs. Regular Soap: Which Should You Be Using?

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has scores of people reconsidering their everyday cleaning habits. It's...
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10 Mistakes You’re Making with Antibacterial Wipes

We know you're using lots of them right now, but make sure you're using them...
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14 Black Inventors You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

Most of these are probably names you haven't heard before. It's well past time that...
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25+ Inspirational Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr.

These timeless words will restore your faith in humanity on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day...
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These 17 “Modern” Words Are Much Older Than You Thought

From "politically correct" to "smash hit," these terms have actually been in use for quite...

Can You Find the One Man Without a Mustache?

That's a whole lot of facial hair.

Can You Find Seven Santas Hiding in This Christmas Scene?

In this image, nine festive people are throwing a virtual holiday party. But they have...

8 Signs It’s Time to Take Your Cat to the Vet

You may just think a hairball is normal—but if it starts happening regularly, it could...

“Bald-Faced” or “Bold-Faced”: Which Is Correct?

These expressions are both used to describe a blatant lie—but are they interchangeable, or is...

11 Things You Won’t Be Able to Do on Cruises Anymore

As cruises do their utmost to avoid a repeat of early 2020, the world of...

Why You Rarely Saw Princess Diana Wearing Gloves

It actually had nothing to do with fashion—the reason is much more heartwarming.

The Truth About Recirculated Air on Airplanes

There are plenty of justifiable reasons to be nervous about flying on an airplane—but this...

8 Things You Won’t Be Able to Do on Airplanes Anymore

In the long run, air travel might not change as drastically as you might think...
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10 Things You Shouldn’t Be Storing on Your Kitchen Countertop

If you're like most people, you probably use your kitchen counter as a catch-all for...

11 Things COVID-19 Has Made People Change About Their Home Lives

To learn the various adjustments people have made to their basic home lives during the...

Can You Spot the Animals Camouflaged in These Photos?

Up for a game of hide-and-seek? See if you can find all of these camouflaged...