The Real Reason Drive-Up ATMs Have Braille Buttons
As you pull up to a drive-thru ATM, at first glance it may be perplexing to see the buttons on the ATM have braille on them — but they're there for good reason.
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What Is Frazil Ice And Why Is It So Dangerous?
Hot weather can have its dangers -- dehydration, sun stroke. Cold weather has its threats as well -- difficult driving, trying to cope with icy conditions.
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The Science Behind Growing Seedless Watermelons
It turns out that creating a seedless watermelon is akin to creating a mule, breeding two incompatible species to produce a sterile hybrid.
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Why A Clockwork Orange Was Banned In The UK
"A Clockwork Orange," directed by Stanley Kubrick, was one of the most violent films released in its time.But, it was banned in the U.K. by an unlikely person.
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What Does Median Lethal Dose Really Mean?
It's one of those questions people learn to ask as they mature: How much is enough? How much is too much? Food, beverages, money, sleep -- even poison.
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What Happens If Chernobyl Loses Power?
Decades later, the words "Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster" strike fear and dread. That anxiety ramped up when Russia attacked the site as Ukraine was invaded.
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The Sad Truth About Joni Mitchell And Graham Nash's Relationship
The sad truth about Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash's relationship is that despite a deep love, circumstances took their toll.
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The Most Famous Ukrainian Athletes That Have Joined The Fight Against Russia
World-class athletes are often motivated, in part, by patriotism -- representing their nation to the best of their ability. It's being demonstrated in Ukraine.
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The Conspiracy Theory That Katy Perry Is Actually JonBenét Ramsey
The conspiracy theory that Katy Perry is actually JonBenét Ramsey is one of the most far-fetched internet hoaxes we've heard yet.
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Startling Moments From The First Episode Of 'Super Pumped' That Are Actually True
For all the Hollywood advertising about how a production will tell the truth about a series of events, there can still be an occasional lapse in veracity.
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What Happened To MiniDiscs?
Mediums for recorded audio have changed a lot over the years, and each new generation tries to make up for the shortcomings of whatever came before it.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Giant Joro Spider Invasion
Marvel Cinematic Universe aside, what is it about spiders that inspires such strong emotions in humans? Especially large, colorful spiders with big webs.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Nicole Brown Simpson
The murder of Nicole Brown Simpson sparked an infamous car chase and murder trial that captivated the nation. This is what the crime scene looked like.
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How Did March Become Women's History Month?
Events honoring and celebrating the achievements of women have become more frequent in recent years, including March's designation as Women's History Month.
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How Queen Elizabeth II Escaped Multiple Assassination Attempts
Queen Elizabeth II is the world's most famous monarch, and assassination attempts ocome with the territory. These were the various attempts on the queen's life.
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What Happened To Pillow Pets?
Pillow Pets was one of the biggest toy crazes of the 2000s, but they have since faded from popularity. Here's what actually happened to Pillow Pets.
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The True Story Of Willie Nelson's Album The IRS Tapes
Willie Nelson is a country music icon, but he's also had some trouble with the law. His "IRS Tapes" album is a nod to his troubles with the IRS.
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Times Star Trek Predicted The Future
Over the years, Star Trek has populated its lore with all kinds of technology and made wild predictions. These are some times Star Trek predicted the future.
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The Truth About The Famous Route Napoleon In France
Napoleon Bonaparte made one of the greatest comebacks in military history when he returned to France and became emperor. The Route Napoleon is the path he took.
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The North Carolina Hotel Once Called The Most Dangerous In The World
Frying Pan Tower in North Carolina was once considered one of the most dangerous hotels in the world, thanks to its remoteness and exposure to the elements.
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Are Blueprints Actually Blue?
The pigment on blueprints is called Prussian blue and was accidentally discovered after a chemical reaction.
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What Happens To Desalinated Salt?
Humans and other creatures require water -- fresh water -- to survive. Planet Earth has lots of water, but most of it contains significant amounts of salt.
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The Most Likely Ways To Die In Victorian England
Death was a part of everyday life in Victorian England, with causes now common today deadly for those of the time.
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How Rare Are Blue Moons?
American English has numerous phrases used to describe something rare -- "scarce as hen's teeth." "When pigs fly." And, of course, "once in a blue moon."
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Inside The Discovery Of The Endurance Shipwreck
In 2022, another expedition — this one coming 106 years after Endurance was lost — was successful in locating the famous ship.
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Where Did The Phrase The Butler Did It Come From?
Authors of mystery fiction, whether short stories or novels, have been known to make use of a stereotype or cliche or two (or more) as they weave their tales.
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The True Story Of Allyson Dalton's Kidnapping
A young mother was found stabbed to death, her infant daughter missing from their apartment. This is the true story of Allyson Dalton's kidnapping.
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