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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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    14 Animal Friendships Between Species That Shouldn’t Work

    Animal friendships can cross species lines, creating unlikely bonds between predators, loners, and animals that would never meet in the wild.

    Animal friendships can cross species lines, creating unlikely bonds between predators, loners, and animals that would never meet in the wild.

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    16 Common Household Myths From the 1950s Through the 1980s

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    Uncover 16 common household myths from the 1950s through the 1980s, like microwave legends, TV warnings, and retro home remedies.

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    14 Foods That Defined a 1970s Family Dinner

    Check out 14 iconic foods that defined family dinners in the 1970s, featuring classic casseroles, fondue pots, and retro boxed meals.

    Check out 14 iconic foods that defined family dinners in the 1970s, featuring classic casseroles, fondue pots, and retro boxed meals.

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    15 Historical Figures Who Were Executed and Later Officially Cleared

    Historical figures on this list were executed first and later cleared through pardons, annulled verdicts, or official proclamations.

    Historical figures on this list were executed first and later cleared through pardons, annulled verdicts, or official proclamations.

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    18 Dogs Who Had Very Different Ideas About Personal Space

    Laugh along with 18 funny dogs who had very different ideas about personal space, featuring hilarious lap dogs and clingy canine moments.

    Laugh along with 18 funny dogs who had very different ideas about personal space, featuring hilarious lap dogs and clingy canine moments.

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    15 Old Laundromat Photos That Just Hit Different

    Laundromat photos bring back the look and feel of mid-century daily life through bright interiors, vintage machines, and quiet routines.

    Laundromat photos bring back the look and feel of mid-century daily life through bright interiors, vintage machines, and quiet routines.

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