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The inventor of toilet paper rolls hung them in the 'over' position — and a...
Melissa Maker, author of "Clean My Space," sets the record straight on the over vs. under debate.Toilet paper rolls were invented in 1891 and renderings show the tearable sheets in an "over"...
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15 fascinating facts you probably didn't know about Amazon (AMZN)
Amazon and its CEO, Jeff Bezos, have come a long way since the early days of the company. What started as a bookseller in 1995 has quickly become a behemoth and one of the most valuable companies in...
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16 staggering facts about the Fourth of July
For many Americans, the Fourth of July is a day of vacation and a time to picnic and barbecue with family and friends — but many people don't know the facts behind some of the Fourth's biggest...
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The German army is still struggling to come to terms with its Nazi past,...
After the end of World War II, West Germany formed a new military called the "Bundeswehr."Though it's not thought of as a successor to the Wehrmacht, a certain portion of this force still identifies...
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This digital globe shows exactly where your hometown would have been while...
A digital globe on the Ancient Earth now makes it possible to see where your hometown would have been 750 million years ago.Scientist Ian Webster was the brains behind the digital globe — the map shows...
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Here's how the US's involvement in the Korean War started 69 years ago
Following years of border skirmishes that left thousands dead on both sides, the North Koreans launched a full-scale invasion against the south on June 25, 1950.The South Koreans were in no position to...
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12 common old wives' tales that aren't actually true
Most of us know a few old wives' tales that sound a bit bizarre. Unsurprisingly, a lot of them aren't true though they have some fascinating and unclear origins and explanations. If you pull out a gray...
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THEN AND NOW: How bedrooms have changed throughout the years
Bedroom decor and designs have changed dramatically over the last 100 years. In the early 1900s, bedrooms were designed with a sink or washbasin inside so people could wash and bathe. Eventually, the...
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The dreamiest teen idol from the year you were born
Teenagers of the '50s were considered "the luckiest generation." They had income of their own and free time — a combo that made buying records and going to the movies their favorite past time.And ever...
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The real history behind the Stonewall riot: one of the most pivotal moments...
Any mention of the LGBTQ pride movement in the US will no doubt include the Stonewall Inn.The Stonewall riots in 1969 are considered to be the turning point of the LGBTQ movement that led to June pride...
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10 historical optical illusions that have been stumping people for decades
Scientists still don't understand exactly how some optical illusions play tricks on people's eyes.Johann Karl Friedrich Zöllner, a German astrophysicist, discovered the Zöllner effect that makes...
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Nike is facing backlash after killing a Betsy Ross-themed shoe — but many of...
Nike sparked an outpouring of criticism when it cancelled a star-spangled shoe bearing the famed "Betsy Ross flag" on the advice of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.The sportswear company's move...
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5 famous 'facts' about the Fourth of July that aren't true — and what...
The Fourth of July is a big deal in the US.It marks the 13 colonies' declaration of independence from Britain.There are a number of popular historical tales out there about the US's Independence...
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What the Founding Fathers were doing before their act of rebellion made them...
This Fourth of July, the US celebrates the 243rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Most Americans know all about the big-name Founding Fathers, like Benjamin Franklin,...
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Many people incorrectly think that the Founding Fathers signed the...
What is Independence Day?Well, in the US, this holiday is a pretty big deal.The country's Declaration of Independence wasn't actually signed on July 4.Still, Fourth of July festivities mark the United...
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Ticker Tape parades have been a New York City staple for more than 100 years....
The US Women's National Team just kicked off their World Cup-win celebrations by starring in a traditional NYC ticker tape parade.The ticker tape parade has been part of the city's culture for over 100...
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NASA's Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the moon 50 years ago. Here's every...
NASA's Apollo missions in the late 1960s and early 1970s landed the first humans on the moon.Astronauts haven't returned in more than 46 years. But NASA hopes to send robots there by 2022, followed by...
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35 of the most popular conspiracy theories in the US
All over the US, there are conspiracy theories big and small.UFOs are at the center of popular conspiracy theories throughout the US, especially in Roswell, New Mexico; Flora, Mississippi; and Area 51,...
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What would happen if Donald and Melania Trump got a divorce?
First couples face extreme scrutiny and are often surrounded by rumors about their personal lives, which likely makes marriage at the White House rather stressful. However, no president and first lady...
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Fast food has existed since ancient Rome — where restaurants sold fish sauce...
Fast food isn't some newfangled invention. It's been around for centuries, albeit in different forms.Ancient Roman fast-food joints were called "thermopolia."These restaurants had a bad reputation, but...
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