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How Cocaine Bear’s Taxidermied Body Ended Up in a Kentucky Mall
Nearly 40 years after a black bear ingested a fatal amount of cocaine dumped in Georgia’s…
Want a Better View of the Screen? AMC Is Now Charging Moviegoers for Preferred Seats
Few people like sitting in the first row of a movie theater, necks craned up to…
15 True Crime Documentaries to Stream on Netflix Right Now
In recent years, Netflix has established itself as a prime platform for all things true crime.…
8 Facts About Fortune Cookies
Fortune cookies are a beloved treat that many people associate with Chinese American restaurants. These small,…
This Pet Hair Remover Tool Is a Hit on TikTok and Amazon, and Now It’s on Sale
Having a cat or dog in your home can be one of the best things in…
Smithsonian to Restore Hundreds of Alexander Graham Bell’s Early Audio Recordings
Imagine it’s the future, and you happen upon a vinyl record. For the purposes of this…
Why James Cameron Made the Na’vi People in ‘Avatar’ Blue
Spotting the most obvious differences between humans and the fictional humanoids of James Cameron’s Avatar universe…
How Creative Are You? Scientists Developed a 4-Minute Test to Find Out
Nobody needs to be told they’re creative, nor can any test objectively define whether someone is,…
Why Do We Gasp When We’re Surprised or Alarmed?
If you get caught off-guard by a sudden bang, or an unexpected tap on the shoulder,…