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    12 Times Trying to Save Money Ended Up Costing a Fortune

    From GM's 57-cent ignition switch problem to BP's Deepwater Horizon well design, discover 12 times saving money cost an absolute fortune.

    From GM’s 57-cent ignition switch problem to BP’s Deepwater Horizon well design, discover 12 times saving money cost an absolute fortune.

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    15 Ways the Space Race Changed Everyday Life on Earth

    Discover 15 ways the Space Race changed everyday life, from weather forecasting and food safety to medical technology, computers, and earthquake protection.

    From weather satellites and safer food to medical monitoring and earthquake protection, discover 15 ways the Space Race transformed everyday life on Earth.

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    15 Strange Ways Animals Sleep That Defy Expectations

    1. From sleeping with half their brains awake to resting while flying, these 15 animals reveal how unusual sleep can be in the wild.

    1. From sleeping with half their brains awake to resting while flying, these 15 animals reveal how unusual sleep can be in the wild.

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    14 Things That Were Sold Door-to-Door Before Supermarkets Became Common

    Discover 14 things that were actively sold door to door before modern supermarkets existed, from heavy block ice to mysterious medical tonics.

    Discover 14 things that were actively sold door to door before modern supermarkets existed, from heavy block ice to mysterious medical tonics.

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    9 Fascinating Things People Found While Metal-Detecting

    Discover 9 fascinating treasures unearthed by metal-detecting enthusiasts, from historic artifacts to modern-day surprises.

    Metal-detecting is a fascinating hobby. I remember when I was younger, I thought it seemed really boring and maybe a little lonely. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized it’s…

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    15 Lost Treasures We Wish We Could Find

    Amber Room, Cleopatra’s tomb, and D.B. Cooper’s ransom cash — 15 lost treasures show history still hides dazzling secrets.

    Amber Room, Cleopatra’s tomb, and D.B. Cooper’s ransom cash — 15 lost treasures show history still hides dazzling secrets.

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    17 of the Strangest and Most Impressive Ships To Ever Sail the Seas

    It's easy to forget that there's a literal sea of the most impressive ships you can imagine out there. No kidding, people can end up forging some wild ships.

    I’m all here for the strangest and most impressive ships that can possibly be found. We’ll always have plenty of sailboats, tugboats, etc, to go around. It’s the welcomed, rare…

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    18 Buddy Holly Quotes That Are as True Now as They Were Then

    Charles Hardin Holley, or Buddy Holly, was born on September 7, 1936, and lived until February 3, 1959. Buddy Holly…

    Charles Hardin Holley, or Buddy Holly, was born on September 7, 1936, and lived until February 3, 1959. Buddy Holly was a renowned American singer, songwriter, and musician who was…

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    20 Nostalgic Laser Tag Photos Showing Why It’s The Best

    Laser tag is a guaranteed good time. Almost anyone can get lost in the world of flashing lights and wild sound effects. These photos capture laser tag's glory.

    Laser tag is one of those activities that allows all of us to let our guards down and run amok like kids again. You can create elaborate strategies to try…

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    20 Things Boomers Can’t Understand About Millennials

    There are just certain things that boomers seem like they'll never understand about millennials. If you're a boomer, you might nod your head during this list.

    Boomers had a childhood that was tough as nails. From the effect of World War II, to the bomb shelter practices, it gave almost every boomer a nice big chip…

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