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10 Unexpected Patents Filed Right Out of Left Field
The world of innovation can be a wonky one. People are full of brilliant suprises. Left to their own devices, some of the Sherlock Holmes-esque figures of the world, can in a flash of genius, invent something through a new perspective altogether. It’s really something to behold, and the world can stand to be made a more interesting place as a result too. These various patents are unexpected in their own forms taken, to be sure. 1. The Bird Diaper (US Patent No. 5,941,229) The bird diaper was designed for pet birds. Its grand purpose was to protect against undesirable…
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15 Haunting Forests That Are Flowing With Spooky Backstories
Underneath the varying ominous shadows of the trees, there exists this world wherein the air seems to take on a distinct thickness with its secrets and the wind goes on…
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15 Pics and Memes That Embody the Freeing 1970s Spirit
Bell-bottoms, lava lamps, and then a wonderful little thing called Pong. These various pics and memes aim to capture just a bit of the 1970s spirit in action. It’s a…
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15 Famous Video Game Easter Eggs That Took Years to Discover
Video games often hide surprising secrets. Discover 15 Easter eggs that took dedicated players years or even decades to uncover.
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16 Pets That Found the One Spot Nobody Wanted Them to Occupy
Discover 16 hilarious pets that found the absolute worst spot to nap, from open refrigerator shelves to narrow gaps behind computer monitors.
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20 Family Traditions From The Seventies We Barely Do Anymore
Explore 20 family traditions from the seventies that have faded over time, from shared routines to simple ways families spent time together.
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Public Etiquette Fails: 25 Tiny Choices of People Making Everyone Else’s Day Worse
Public etiquette disappears fast when carts block spaces, bags take seats, phones blast audio, crosswalks, and shared messes get left behin
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21 Clever Signs That Are Almost Too Good to Be Real
Enjoy a laugh with 21 clever signs that are almost too good to be real: hilarious roadside marquees, sarcastic warnings, and witty public messages.
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18 Places Where One Step Takes You Into Another Country
Places split between two countries include towns, homes, waterfalls, mountains, and streets where an international border runs through daily life.
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22 Everyday Objects Everyone´s Probably Using Incorrectly
Objects hide functions most people miss, from tape measures and staplers to crisper drawers, head restraints, plungers, drawers, and alarms.
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18 Yearbook Photos of Horror Movie Celebs Before Their Fame
Before the masks, the scream queens, and the midnight premieres, these faces were just names in a yearbook. No fog machine, no fake blood, just a clean photo and a…
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15 Actors Who Got Cut After the Pilot Episode
See the actors who were recast after filming the pilot episode. From Friends to Game of Thrones, see who almost played your favorite characters.
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20 Legal Things That Feel Like They Shouldn’t Be
These 20 legal things feel like they shouldn’t be, from card counting to recording in public. Laws vary, so check your jurisdiction.
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15 Ways Fighting With a Partner Reveals More About the Relationship Than the Fight Itself
These couple arguments reveal how respect, blame, frustration, repair, and communication patterns can shape a relationship.
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Words That Changed Meaning: 20 Terms That Flipped Over Time
Words that changed meaning include awful, terrific, egregious, nice, silly, villain, artificial, manufacture, quick, sanction, and other linguistic flips.
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15 Photos That Show Why Everyone Wanted a Swimming Pool in the 1950s
These 1950s swimming pool photos capture backyard pools, roadside motels, resorts, lawn chairs, and postwar leisure.
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16 Interesting Facts About Birds of Prey and How They Hunt
Discover 16 interesting facts about birds of prey and how they hunt, featuring high-speed falcon dives and extraordinary raptor vision.
