Science & History
The Gay Electro-Ronin: Meet Hiraga Gennai, the "Da Vinci of Japan"
This is the story of a man who was like a cross between Leonardo Da Vinci, Oscar Wilde, and Don Draper.
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- By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
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Time To Talk About The Poop On The Moon
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- By Zanandi Botes
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13 Fascinating Now-You-Know Facts About Cicadas
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- By Andrea Meno
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14 Of The Most Badass Nuns In History
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- By Cracked Writers, Jesse
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A ROUNDUP OF INTERVIEWS, DEEP DIVES, & TRIVIA
15 Modern Conveniences That Were Met With A Bizarre Amount Of Resistance
The world just wasn't ready for... cheeseburgers?
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- By Jesse
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The Final Frontier: 13 Now-You-Know Facts About Space And Space Travel
Just a reminder this planet is barely a speck in the galaxy.
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- By Shea
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The Boldest Slavery Escape Story (History Class Skipped Over)
One of the boldest escapes in the dark days of slavery was that of Ellen and William Craft, who escaped in plain sight.
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- By Laura Caseley
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5 Scientific Misconceptions People Believe For Extremely Dumb Reasons
Well everybody, it turns out we've been maligning neanderthals unfairly for years.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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6 Everyday Foods That Only Became Popular Relatively Recently
Have you ever completely changed your opinion on a food? Sometimes, it happens on a massive, society-wide level, for unexpected reasons.
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- By Chris Corlew
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The Surprisingly Racist Origins Of Square Dancing In Gym Class (VIDEO)
You know how you hated learning square dancing in gym class? Well, now you have a good reason.
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- By Melissa Aquiles, Jack Frederick
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14 Intriguing Last Words, Wishes, And Wills
Wellington Burt, you old scoundrel!
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- By Jesse
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What's New With Science? 12 Grab-and-Go Findings
Fun science facts, for people on the go.
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- By Shea
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Reminder: Your Brain Is Lying; All Skittles Taste The Same
What is the secret of Skittles Lime?
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- By Cedric Voets
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10 Ways Gladiator Life Was Different From The Movies
Sharpen those swords, make peace with Jupiter and get ready for the roar of a bloodthirsty crowd because we are going back in time to ancient Rome.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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14 Tragically Incorrect Last Words
Maybe, just to be safe, never say anything ever.
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- By Jesse
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