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10 of America’s Weirdest Laws
Check out some of the funniest and most bizarre laws still on the books in the United States. Read More
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In the Future, Technology May Let Us Communicate Telepathically
According to Cisco Labs futurist Dave Evans, telepathic technology will allow us to download data directly into our brains within several decades. Read More
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Skinput Sysem Uses Human Arm as Gadget Control Panel
With the Skinput system, you can control your devices remotely by touching your own arm. Read More
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The Juliet Club Provides Love Advice from Shakespeare’s Tragic Heroine
Juliet Capulet, from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, receives a lot of mail. Luckily, "Il Club de Guilietta" (The Juliet Club) is there to answer it. Read More
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Phantom Bread Maker Haunts English Town of Forey
Residents of Forey, England have received surprise gifts of bread from a baker known as the Phantom Bread Maker. Read More
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911 Dispatcher Saves Choking Baby Son’s Life Over Phone
Recently, 911 dispatcher Chris Scott received an upsetting phone call: his wife needed help to save their baby son's life. Read More
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Alex, Rico, N’kiki, and More: The Smartest Animals in the World
African Grey parrots, crows, and dolphins are just a few of the world's most intelligent animal species. Find out why. Read More
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‘Fifth Taste’ Umami Now Available In Tube Form at Grocery Stores
Umami, which is known as the fifth flavor, is hard to define. But now, you can find umami extract in a tube in English grocery stores—and in these six ingredients. Read More
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World’s Longest-Married Couple Share Relationship Advice on Twitter
Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher have been married for 86 years, and are the world's longest-married living couple. Now, they're sharing the secrets of their success on Twitter for Valentine's Day. Read More
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Coral Rock Castle: The House that Heartbreak Built
After getting dumped at the altar, Ed Leedskalnin devoted the rest of his life to building a giant rock monument for his lost love. The weirdest part? He built it with no assistance, even though many of the rocks weigh 30 tons. Read More
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