Why Do Trains Have Wheels Shaped Like Cones?
You might have noticed that trains don't have round wheels — they're shaped like cones. The reason is important and crucial for their safe operation.
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Can Amish People Ever Drive Cars?
Amish people devote their lives to building communities without the modern technology we take for granted. And you might be wondering if they ever drive cars.
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Stephen Hawking's Ex-Wife Married This Musician After They Divorced
Stephen Hawking was married twice, spending 30 years with his first wife, Jane Hawking. She married this musician after divorcing the theoretical physicist.
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A South Dakota County Made It Illegal To Grow One Beautiful Flower
South Dakota is home to many alluring locations and greenery, but one country actually made it illegal to grow a particular beautiful flower.
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Here's Who Inherited Desi Arnaz's Money After He Died
Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball made history with their groundbreaking show, "I Love Lucy," and after Arnaz died, his estate was worth quite a bit.
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Why Are Police Called The 5-0?
There's a long list of slang terms that refer to police, but their origins can be murky. However, in the case of the term 5-O, we can look to pop culture.
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Here's What Happens To Clothes On A Dead Person
We all die at some point, and that's when our body begins to decompose. But have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes on a dead person?
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What It Means When A Ship Honks 3 Times
Whether it was in a movie or by the dock of a bay, you might have heard a ship honk three times and wondered what it meant, if anything at all.
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The Real Reason Motorcyclists Rev Their Engines At Stoplights
At some point, you've probably heard a motorcycle revving its engine while at a stoplight. There are a couple of reasons why they might be doing this.
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How Archeologists Discovered An Ancient Road Underneath The Mediterranean Sea
In 2021, archeologists discovered an ancient road underneath the Mediterranean's Adriatic Sea that looks to be from an old civilization many years ago.
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If You See A Motorcyclist Point Their Thumb Toward Their Helmet, Here's What It Means
If you'ev ever been on the road, you might have seen motorcyclists doing signals to each, including pointing their thumb toward their mouth.
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The Rare Quarter That Could Make You A Millionaire
Most people would love to come across their ticket to being a millionaire, and there's actually a rare quarter that could be your ticket to wealth.
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Here's What These Iconic Russian Hats Are Called
You've probably seen those iconic Russian hats — the ones with the fuzzy round cap, characterized by the long ear flaps that ornament each side.
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Those Black Dots On Your Windshield Are More Important Than You Think
If you've ever taken a close look at your windshield, you might have noticed those black dots around the edges. There are a couple of purposes they serve.
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The Iconic Marilyn Monroe Image That Never Graced The Silver Screen
Marilyn Monroe has a few stand-alone images that are iconic parts of pop-culture, but one created for a film surprisingly never graced the silver screen.
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What Are Those Earpieces Singers Wear During Live Shows?
If you've ever been to a live show or watched one, you've seen a musician rocking an earpiece. Maybe you even mistook it for a hearing aid or Bluetooth earbud.
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Here's Why Truckers Say 10-4
Whether in the movies or real-life, you've probably heard a trucker say "10-4" at some point. The meaning and history goes back quite a few years.
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The Rare Silver Dollar Coin That Could Earn You $2 Million
Stumbling across a rare coin is probably pretty exciting, especially if it's worth a lot. Well, there is one silver dollar that could earn you $2 million.
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The Difference Between Anthropologists And Archeologists Explained
Anthropologists and archaeologists are similar — they both devote their lives to studying humans. Yet they do so using different tools and methods.
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Why Finding This One Penny Can Make You Staggeringly Rich
A lot of people think of pennies as relatively useless, but finding this particular penny can help you rake in some big bucks. Here's what to look for.
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The Origin Of Evanescence's Band Name Explained
In 2003, Evanescence burst onto the scene with their debut album "Fallen," which was a smash hit. And their name dates back to when they were just a two-piece.
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The Rare Artifact That Was The First Of Its Kind To Be Found In Scotland
In 2025, a construction project for a golf course led to the discovery of a rare artifact that was the first of its kind to be found in Scotland.
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If A Trucker Has Ever Honked At You, This Could Be Why
If a trucker has ever honked at you, it can be disconcerting. Sometimes they communicate with their horns, so if you hear them honking, this could be why.
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Billy Joel's Disorder That Tragically Forced Him To Cancel All Concerts
Billy Joel, the legendary "Piano Man," announced he's cancelling all upcoming tour dates due to a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
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How Many Awards Has Linkin Park Won?
The release of 2000's "Hybrid Theory" put Linkin Park at the top of the scene, and they didn't stop there. Over the years, the rockers have won lots of awards.
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Why Do Amish People Not Wear Buttons?
If you've ever been to an Amish community or even soon an Amish person in popular culture or real life, you might have noticed the lack of buttons.
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The World Record Lady Gaga Snatched From Madonna
Madonna has over a dozen Guinness Book of World Records accolades under her belt, but in 2025, Lady Gaga snatched one of them away from her.
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