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A sports publisher backed with $77 million just acquired Mental Floss for its expertise in crushing Google search results
"Obviously we have a little bit of wind on our back in light of the fact that it was a World Cup ye…
Lauren Johnson
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What does it mean to love yourself? 6 ways to practice self-love, according to psychologists
Self-love means setting boundaries, practicing self-care, questioning your negative thoughts, and b…
Sarah Fielding,Mayra Mendez
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8 Government Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be Right
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A fat cat has become the top-rated tourist attraction in a Polish city with a perfect 5-star average on Google Maps
Gacek lives in a covered box on a street in Szczecin and first won international attention when he …
Stephanie Stacey
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The ultra-rich hopping on the AI bandwagon might be the biggest sign the tech is legit
Family offices aren't known for taking big risks with their money, which makes their interest in bu…
Dan DeFrancesco
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Costco CEO confirms its hot dogs will not face a price hike after rumors swirl about the fate of the retailer's signature snack
Costco recently raised the price of multiple other food court items, leading to speculation about i…
Beatrice Nolan
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Why Camilla, Queen Consort, will be crowned beside King Charles at his coronation, but Prince Philip was never crowned king
The late Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, wasn't crowned king at her coronation likely bec…
Mikhaila Friel
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Could Will Smith lose his Oscar for slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards? Here's what we know.
The Academy's standards of conduct state that "the Academy will not itself initiate investigations"…
Esme Mazzeo
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Why personal hygiene is so important for your health and how to create a strong daily routine
Personal hygiene is important for preventing the spread of disease and reducing your risk of skin c…
Kelly Burch
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, may not be called 'Queen' when Prince Charles takes the throne
When Prince Charles and Camilla got engaged, the palace said her intended future title would be Pri…
Darcy Schild
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Costco's founder once told the company's current CEO, 'if you raise the [price of the] effing hot dog, I will kill you'
The bulk retailer has charged $1.50 for its legendary hot dog and soda combo since time immemorial,…
Irene Jiang
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George Clooney said his assistant would Flowbee his hair for him
George Clooney gave Jimmy Kimmel a demonstration on how to use the at-home haircutting vacuum appli…
Jacob Sarkisian
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George Clooney said he's cut his own hair for 25 years using the Flowbee, and people are obsessing over the infomercial product
George Clooney told "CBS Sunday Morning" that he's been cutting his hair at home long before 2020, …
Darcy Schild
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Prince Philip was never king despite marrying Queen Elizabeth II. Here's why.
Prince Philip, who died Friday at the age of 99, was the longest-serving British consort in history.
Samantha Grindell,Mikhaila Friel
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How to properly shake hands in 14 different countries
In Brazil and the United States, a firm handshake is expected. This would be off putting in the UK,…
Skye Gould
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How to properly shake hands in 14 different countries
In Brazil and the United States, a firm handshake is expected. This would be off putting in the UK,…
Skye Gould
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People blame Mercury retrograde for everything from delayed planes to relationship troubles - but scientists say it's totally bogus
In reality, Mercury in retrograde isn't such an unusual occurrence: The planet goes into retrograde…
Shana Lebowitz
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How to properly shake hands in 14 different countries
In Brazil and the United States, a firm handshake is expected. This would be off putting in the UK,…
Skye Gould
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Solitaire and Minesweeper were created to trick you into learning things about computers
Take Solitaire for instance, which was rolled out in 1990. Sure, it was convenient that it was a ga…
Nathan McAlone
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The world's most active volcano is releasing lava into the Pacific Ocean
According to the Hawaiian Volcanic Observatory, the lava measures around 2,100 degrees Fa…