Weird
Strange facts, odd debates and things that sound made up but aren't.
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15 Weird Owl Facts That Prove They're the Strangest Birds in the Woods
Silent wings, swivel heads and a very weird way of dealing with leftovers.
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Why Do We Yawn? The Surprisingly Unsolved Mystery of the Big Stretchy Gasp
Scientists still aren't totally sure. You may yawn just reading this.
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Why Do We Put Up Christmas Trees? How an Evergreen Ended Up in Your Living Room
You brought a whole tree inside. On purpose. Here's why.
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15 Weird Squirrel Facts That Explain Why They're Always Up to Something
They're not just stealing birdseed. They're running a whole operation.
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Would You Rather: 12 Animal Superpower Choices That Are Way Too Hard
Night vision or a super sniffer? Choose wisely.
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15 Weird Dog Facts That Will Make You Look at Your Pup Differently
Your dog is a very good boy. Also a very strange one.
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Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe at Christmas? The Weird History of a Very Smoochy Plant
A very romantic tradition built around a very weird plant.
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Can You Get 10/10 on This Winter Weather Trivia Quiz?
Snowflakes, thundersnow and the coldest day America ever had.
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Why Do We Break the Wishbone on Thanksgiving? The Lucky History of a Tiny Turkey Bone
It's the only time pulling on a bone counts as a family tradition.
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15 Weird Cat Facts That Finally Explain Why Your Cat Is Like That
Your cat isn't broken. It's just a cat.
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15 Weird Food Facts That Sound Fake but Are Totally True
Your kitchen is way stranger than you think.
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Why Is It Called Black Friday? The Surprisingly Grumpy Origin of the Biggest Shopping Day
Spoiler: it started with traffic jams, not bargains.
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15 Weird Sloth Facts That Prove They're the Strangest Animals on the Planet
Slow? Yes. Boring? Absolutely not.
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Why Is Thanksgiving on a Thursday? The Surprisingly Messy History of Turkey Day's Date
It wasn't always the fourth Thursday. For a while, nobody could agree which one.
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Why Do We Get Goosebumps? The Weird Reason Your Skin Does That
Your body is trying to fluff up fur you don't really have anymore.
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15 Things Everyone Does When Daylight Saving Time Ends
An extra hour of sleep and a whole week of confusion.
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15 Weird Penguin Facts That Will Make You Love Them Even More
Tuxedos, pebble proposals and naps that last four seconds.
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Why Do We Trick-or-Treat on Halloween? The Surprisingly Old History of Begging for Candy
Kids have been knocking on doors for treats for centuries. The candy is the new part.
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Can You Guess the Surprising Origins of These Everyday Inventions?
Wallpaper, melted chocolate and one very prickly dog walk.
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15 Weird Octopus Facts That Sound Made Up but Are Totally True
Three hearts, blue blood and a talent for escaping.
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Why Do Cats Love Boxes So Much? The Science of "If I Fits, I Sits"
You bought a $50 cat bed. Your cat chose the box it came in.
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Why Do We Carve Pumpkins for Halloween? Blame a Guy Named Stingy Jack
The original jack-o'-lanterns were turnips, and they were terrifying.
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Why Do We Say "Bless You" When Someone Sneezes?
Nobody says "bless you" when you cough. Here's why sneezes get special treatment.
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Who Invented the Shopping Cart? The Surprisingly Dramatic Story
People hated it at first. One man had to hire fake shoppers to make it cool.
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Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? Vote on 8 Food Debates That Divide America
Cast your votes and see where everyone else stands.
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15 Weird Facts About Your Body That Sound Made Up
Your body is stranger than you think. Number 3 is going to bother you.