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Why ‘Star Trek’ Matters

(via Popular Mechanics) If wisdom comes with age, then Star Trek—the series that’s taught us diplomacy, morality, and workplace ethics

(via Mental Floss) At no point during Casablanca does any character say, “Play it again, Sam.” Oh, you knew that

(via Mental Floss) The Mall of America is more than just a shopping mall—it’s a bona fide tourist attraction. For

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(via Mental Floss) You’re probably well aware that tepee, totem, and toboggan are all Native American names for familiar objects,

(via Listverse) A picture is worth a thousand words—or the life of its photographer. Obviously, photographers will often go to

(via Mental Floss) Every year since 1934, the Detroit Lions have taken the field for a Thanksgiving game, no matter

(via Amusing Planet) The name Iceland is a misnomer. In reality, the country is stunningly green, especially during summer, and

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(via Atlas Obscura) These 28 footprints were made 310 million years ago.

(via Thrillist) Children of the ’80s and ’90s might be inclined to think that Fruit Roll-Ups, the tearable, chewy snacks

(via Great Big Story) Live long and prosper? Nichelle Nichols sure has. At the height of the American civil rights

(via Great Big Story) In Japan, one company is taking paper thinner than it’s ever been before. Hidaka Washi Ltd.

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(via Smithsonian) Everything you wanted to know about the science and history of stomping on the toy blocks