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Home for all things curious, including surprising facts; answers to life's big questions; and untold stories from history, science, pop culture, and beyond.
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    As far as we're concerned, that is Ben Franklin's baby now.
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    Amaka Ubaka
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    Please take a moment to see what a penguin weigh-in looks—and sounds—like:
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    Saint Louis Zoo
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    This Illustrated Periodic Table Shows How We Regularly Interact With Each Element — bit.ly/2t7iC8F
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    In 1996, Hillary Clinton won a Grammy for the spoken word version of her book, "It Takes A Village."
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    "Death is one moment, and life is so many of them." —Tennessee Williams, who was born on this day in 1911
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    10 Surprising Facts About Alexander Hamilton — bit.ly/2CSkYZM
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    Remembering WKRP's 'Turkeys Away' — bit.ly/1SmSsRA
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    Ravens Can Hold Grudges for Weeks, Study Finds — bit.ly/2Jgjtbd
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    New "Super-Earth" Exoplanet May Have Water—and Life — bit.ly/2o4BUZO
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    If at first you don't succeed, try these gift-wrapping hacks. 🎁
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    Blossom_Deals
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    'The Dark Knight' Is Returning to Theaters for a 10th Anniversary IMAX Re-Release — bit.ly/2L8fB0Y
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    We cannot stop watching this video of a mom getting startled by her baby. 😂🐆x.com/PhysicsAndAstr…
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    Meet Stevie the Wonder Dog. The blind lab who can't resist a puddle. x.com/mydogmon/statu…
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    This is the remarkable Halitrephes maasi jellyfish, also known as deep sea fireworks.
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    Wonder of Science