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6 Fascinating Secrets Hidden In Great Works Of Art
These days, no video game or TV show can become truly revered in geekdom unless it's full of subtle easter eggs. But this practice is actually centuries old.
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- By Jacopo della Quercia , Ivan Farkas
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305 5 Horrifying Insects That Can Sneak-Attack Your Body
Warning: If you suffer from some kind of bug-o-phobia, run away.
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- By J.N. Nelson
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The 5 Stupidest Reasons Countries Have Changed Their Borders
Border disputes sometimes barrel past boring ol' war and keep going right on into Crazytown.
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- By Xavier Jackson, Zachary Frey, Rob Rose
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7 WTF Comic Books Featuring Beloved Pop Culture Characters
When a complete maniac is tasked with adapting a beloved franchise into comic book form, there aren't a whole lot of people around to say, 'Wait a minute, are we really doing this?'
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- By JM McNab
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5 Amazing Things Accidentally Accomplished Out Of Spite
Bad intentions can backfire too, accidentally striking a blow for the good guys.
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- By Evan V. Symon , Blair Dodge
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6 Hidden Dangers Of Being Homeless You Didn't Know Existed
Nothing brings out humanity's inner psychopath like seeing a homeless person minding his own business.
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- By Carolyn Burke
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Insane Coincidences That Solved 'Unsolvable' Crimes
Occasionally, a serious crime can be solved by a series of coincidences so implausible that they'd be cut from the first draft of a 'CSI' episode.
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- By Robin Warder
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7 Great Works Of Literature (Written While Wasted)
We tend to assume that when it comes time to do the writing itself, most authors put their drugs aside for a while so they can get the work done. But it turns out that nope.
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- By Michael Hossey
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6 Conspiracy Theories So Damn Stupid They're Works Of Art
The Internet's stupidest conspiracy theories are bleeding into the real world.
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- By Adam Wears
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The 7 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Celebrity Dolls & Toys
Why the hell would anyone want to own one of these creepfests?
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- By Ian Ury, Ivan Farkas, Hillery Alley
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I Am Deathly Allergic To The World's Most Popular Smell
I have an allergy to lavender. And it's so severe that just smelling it can send me to the hospital.
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- By Amanda Mannen, Jennifer Joy Johnson
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5 Famous Storylines You Didn't Know Were Written By Kids
You should take note of how these folks did it; they not only laid the groundwork for some good stories as children, but went on to turn them into massively successful franchises to boot.
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- By Tara Marie
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The 6 Stupidest-Looking Animals On The Face Of The Earth
For proof that Mother Nature goes on the occasional Jagermeister-and-Robitussin bender while designing next year's animal models, look no further than these species.
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- By E. Reid Ross
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6 Things I Learned Having My Penis Surgically Removed
Alex woke up from the surgery without cancer, but also without a penis. We sat down with him to ask about losing an enormous (metaphorically) part of his body.
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- By Anonymous, Evan V. Symon
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6 Ways To Make Money Off The Internet (If You're An Asshole)
The Internet has changed the world of commerce, presenting us with a whole universe of amazing opportunities to make money ... provided you're a jackass.
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- By Adam Wears
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