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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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16 Everyday Things From the 1990s That Disappeared Without Much Notice
Rediscover 16 everyday things from the 1990s that disappeared without much notice, like floppy disks, phone books, and PalmPilots.
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15 Ways the Internet Changed How We See the World
Internet impressions can become so vivid that the online version of something feels more familiar than the real thing.
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15 Small Towns Known Almost Entirely for One Strange Thing
Small towns can become famous for one movie, song, candy company, groundhog, landmark, or strange claim to fame.
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15 Strange Things That Were Once Common in American Homes
Step back into mid-century life with 16 strange things that were once common in American homes, including razor blade slots and conversation pits.
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15 Surprisingly Simple Works of Art That Sold for Millions
From minimal canvases to a banana on a wall, these artworks show why modern art prices can feel impossible to explain.
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14 Vintage Photos of Ordinary Jobs That Look Completely Different Today
Explore 14 vintage photos of ordinary jobs that look completely different today, like switchboard operators, pinsetters, and human computers.
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14 Old Rules That Reveal How Much Daily Life Has Changed
Explore 14 old rules that reveal how much daily life has changed, with surprising historical laws, strict etiquette, and archaic workplace mandates.
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19 Times Hollywood Gave Iconic Roles the Recast Treatment
Maintaining a seamless fictional world across long-running movie sequels or multiple television seasons is one of the toughest logistical challenges in the entertainment business. Audiences quickly grow attached to the…
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16 Interesting Facts About Desert Animals and How They Survive the Heat
Discover 16 interesting facts about desert animals and how they survive the heat, featuring moisture-absorbing lizards and fog-catching beetles.
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18 Candid Family Photos From the 1970s That Feel Surprisingly Familiar
Explore 18 candid family photos from the 1970s that feel surprisingly familiar, with wood-paneled living rooms and timeless moments.
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19 Public Places Where Common Sense Took the Day Off
Public places where common sense took the day off: 20 baffling design choices, signs, and public-space situations caught in real life.
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18 Public Notices That Took an Unexpected Turn
Enjoy a good laugh with 18 public signs that took an unexpected turn, featuring ironic warning boards, hilarious errors, and witty community bulletins.
