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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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14 Old Technologies That Solved Problems We Handle Differently Today
Discover 14 old technologies that solved problems we handle differently today, like pneumatic tubes, comptometers, and mechanical slide rules.
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18 Products That Got Smaller as Prices Changed
Discover 18 everyday products that got smaller as prices changed, with subtle packaging redesigns, reduced weights, and shrinkflation examples.
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17 Photos of Women Working During the World Wars
Explore 17 historical photos of women working during the World Wars, featuring munitions assembly, aircraft building, welding, and home front labor.
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16 Family Cars That Defined the 1970s and 1980s
Check out 16 family cars that defined the 1970s and 1980s, like classic station wagons, iconic sedans, and road trip favorites.
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15 Foods Marketed as Healthy in the 1990s
Check out 15 foods marketed as healthy in the 1990s that were actually packed with sugar and trans fats, from SnackWell’s cookies to sports drinks.
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20 Things Scientists Thought Were Impossible That We Now Take for Granted
Things scientists thought were impossible became reality, discover these 20 breakthroughs.
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18 Myths About Ancient Egypt That Are Still Widely Believed
These 18 myths about ancient Egypt are still surprisingly easy to believe, from pyramid builders and Cleopatra to mummies and King Tut.
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14 Common Beliefs About Food That Have Changed Over the Decades
Discover 14 common beliefs about food that have changed over the decades, from egg cholesterol myths to coffee and frozen vegetable science.
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19 Things Adults Ruined After They Explained Them
These 20 things adults ruined became a lot less magical once they told us how they really worked.
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13 Actors Who Broke Onto the Scene in Soap Operas
When we look at the brilliant, award-winning careers of Hollywood’s biggest actors, it is easy to assume they stepped directly onto premium movie sets or prime-time television dramas. The pristine…
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20 People Who Tried to Seem Cool Online
Look, we’ve all tried to seem cool online at one time or another. But there are some people who take the clout chase way too far. In a desperate attempt…
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19 Products That Looked Nothing Like Their Online Photos
Laugh at 19 hilarious products that looked nothing like their online photos, featuring miscalculated rug sizes and fake printed denim.
