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Making Sense of the “12 Days of Christmas”

(via Today I Found Out) Even the most ardent fans of Christmas will agree – the song “The Twelve Days

(via Great Big Story) Who put the hole in the donut? The curious story involves a boastful sea captain,

(via History Things) The total value of the NFL’s 32 franchises is estimated to be somewhere in the neighborhood of

(via Mental Floss) The Hornets were supposed to be the Spirit, while the Grizzlies were almost named the Mounties. Why

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

(via mental_floss) At the turn of the 20th century, American roads were chaos. Drivers didn’t need a license, lane lines didn’t

(via Great Big Story) Lamborghinis and Ferraris are well known for being the most expensive and opulent sports cars on

(via Atlas Obscura) David Strickler was just a 23-year-old pharmacist’s apprentice in 1904 when he invented the world’s most beloved

(via Neatorama) Pepsi Cola was originally called “Brad’s Drink” and marketed in Bern, North Carolina in the early 1890’s by

(via Great Big Story) General Tso’s chicken is a staple in American Chinese restaurants. But the most popular Chinese dish

(via mental_floss) Ever wonder who is behind the names of your favorite fast food joints? Now you can put a face

(via mental_floss) By their very nature, explorers often push the boundaries of survival in the name of glory, so it’s