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You’ll probably find more than one of these books on Gen X shelves.
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13 Quintessential Gen X Books
You’ll probably find more than one of these books on Gen X shelves.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
You’ll probably find more than one of these books on Gen X shelves.
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All that bird poop is doing a lot more damage to your car than you think.
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You’re Probably Not Washing Your Car Often Enough—Here’s Why
All that bird poop is doing a lot more damage to your car than you think.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
All that bird poop is doing a lot more damage to your car than you think.
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The sweet fall favorite is synonymous with New England, but the story of the apple cider doughnut starts with an enterprising Russian immigrant in Harlem.
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The Little-Known History of Apple Cider Doughnuts
The old-fashioned treats have a modern history that may surprise you.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The sweet fall favorite is synonymous with New England, but the story of the apple cider doughnut starts with an enterprising Russian immigrant in Harlem.
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Foreign language anxiety (also known as xenoglossophobia) really comes into play for Americans visiting these countries. https://bit.ly/4mzAgrz
The Countries Where Americans are Most Intimidated to Speak the Language, Mapped
Foreign language anxiety (also known as xenoglossophobia) really comes into play for Americans visiting these countries.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Foreign language anxiety (also known as xenoglossophobia) really comes into play for Americans visiting these countries. https://bit.ly/4mzAgrz
We’re gonna need a lot more space lawyers.
Does Anyone Own the Moon?
The question of who has a claim to the moon and its resources is less a speculative fiction subject and more one for lawyers. Specifically, space lawyers.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We’re gonna need a lot more space lawyers.
How outdoorsy is your home state?
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The States Most Obsessed With Outdoor Fun, Based on Google Searches
How outdoorsy is your home state? A recent study analyzed a full year of search trends to find out.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
How outdoorsy is your home state?
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Get up to speed with these perilous highway entrances and exits.
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These Are the Most Dangerous Highway Ramps Across the U.S.
Merging with high-speed traffic is always risky, but these highways make it even more difficult.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Get up to speed with these perilous highway entrances and exits.
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The sweet and savory pairing may seem controversial, but it’s a traditional way to enjoy apple pie in New England and the Midwest.
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Why You Should Serve Cheddar Cheese With Apple Pie
The sweet and savory pairing may seem controversial, but it’s a traditional way to enjoy apple pie in New England and the Midwest.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The sweet and savory pairing may seem controversial, but it’s a traditional way to enjoy apple pie in New England and the Midwest.
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Crossing these bridges are moments that stick with you, when the journey itself becomes the event.
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The 10 American Bridges With the Best Views
Crossing these bridges are moments that stick with you, when the journey itself becomes the event.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Crossing these bridges are moments that stick with you, when the journey itself becomes the event.
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Obsessed with pumpkin spice? The newest version adds a matcha spin.
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This Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte Is a Colorful Twist on the Classic Fall Drink
Obsessed with pumpkin spice? The newest version adds a matcha spin.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Obsessed with pumpkin spice? The newest version adds a matcha spin.
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A lot of Jacobs and Emilys are turning 25 this year.
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Mapped: Each State’s Most Popular Baby Names From 25 Years Ago
A lot of Jacobs and Emilys are turning 25 this year.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A lot of Jacobs and Emilys are turning 25 this year.
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This “Animal Crossing” player’s “42-acre” LEGO island is a miniature masterpiece.
‘Animal Crossing’ Fan Builds Massive LEGO Island Filled With Hidden Features
This “Animal Crossing” player’s “42-acre” LEGO island is a miniature masterpiece.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This “Animal Crossing” player’s “42-acre” LEGO island is a miniature masterpiece.
Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.
Why Is It Called “Morning Sickness” If It Can Last All Day?
Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.
The moniker for your favorite type of rancid watering hole, explained.
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Why Do We Call Sketchy Pubs “Dive Bars”?
The moniker for your favorite type of rancid watering hole, explained.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The moniker for your favorite type of rancid watering hole, explained.
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One atomic bomb was detonated in a test explosion. Two more bombs were deployed over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. That left a mysterious fourth bomb in the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
The Manhattan Project Bomb You Haven’t Heard Of
One atomic bomb was used in a test explosion. Two more bombs were deployed over Japan. That left a mysterious fourth bomb in the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
One atomic bomb was detonated in a test explosion. Two more bombs were deployed over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. That left a mysterious fourth bomb in the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
Some parts of the U.S. are way more into the iconic autumnal drink than others.
The Most Pumpkin Spice Latte-Obsessed States, Mapped
Some parts of the U.S. are way more into the iconic autumnal drink than others.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Some parts of the U.S. are way more into the iconic autumnal drink than others.
It was thought that this disorder was a direct product of “the hurry, bustle, and incessant drive of the American temperament.”
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Americanitis: The 19th-Century Scourge of Stressed-Out Workaholics
Some thought the disorder was caused by “the hurry, bustle, and incessant drive of the American temperament.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It was thought that this disorder was a direct product of “the hurry, bustle, and incessant drive of the American temperament.”
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Prior to 1961, Americans who built shelters were labeled paranoid. John F. Kennedy thought otherwise. His message? Take cover.
The Brief, Terrifying Time Americans Went All In on Fallout Shelters
President John F. Kennedy’s message? Take cover.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Prior to 1961, Americans who built shelters were labeled paranoid. John F. Kennedy thought otherwise. His message? Take cover.
‘Tis the season for cozying up with a maple latte on a fall morning.
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This 3-Ingredient Maple Latte Is the Ultimate Fall Beverage
‘Tis the season for cozying up with a maple latte on a fall morning.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
‘Tis the season for cozying up with a maple latte on a fall morning.
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These nonce words—terms coined for a particular occasion and then rarely, if ever, used again—deserve a comeback.
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12 Nonce Words You Should Know
You think you’ve seen every category of words … then you find this batch, including such oddities as tableclothwise and rabbitwise.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
These nonce words—terms coined for a particular occasion and then rarely, if ever, used again—deserve a comeback.
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You’ll probably find more than one of these books on Gen X shelves.
https://bit.ly/3HRtSh6
https://bit.ly/3HRtSh6
13 Quintessential Gen X Books
You’ll probably find more than one of these books on Gen X shelves.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
You’ll probably find more than one of these books on Gen X shelves.
https://bit.ly/3HRtSh6
https://bit.ly/3HRtSh6
The symbol was once meant to ward off evil, not conjure it.
The Mystifying Origins of Heavy Metal’s “Devil Horns”
The symbol was once meant to ward off evil, not conjure it.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The symbol was once meant to ward off evil, not conjure it.
There’s so much more to these adaptive predators than cartoons would lead you to believe.
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10 Wily Facts About Coyotes
Coyotes that live in the eastern United States are hybrids with both dog and wolf DNA. Here are some more facts about the resourceful predator.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
There’s so much more to these adaptive predators than cartoons would lead you to believe.
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There are a few reasons why a closed door may drive your cat a bit wild.
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Why Do Cats Hate Closed Doors?
There are a few reasons why a closed door may drive your cat a bit crazy.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
There are a few reasons why a closed door may drive your cat a bit wild.
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