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The Sexy and Twisted Story of the Color Puce
This is the story of a color named for fleas. That’s right, parasitic, blood-sucking fleas. See, puce is the French word for flea. Literally. In English, however, the color puce is as difficult to describe as it is to understand its origin. We’ll cover both before we’re done.RELATED: Aura Colors & T...
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Based on a True Story: 14 Inspiring Movies That Will Hit You Right in the Feels
There's something incredibly captivating about stories that are rooted in reality -- tales that remind us of the extraordinary resilience and indomitable spirit of the human experience. Some movies have a way of reaching deep into our hearts, stirring emotions we never knew existed, and leaving an u...
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Smarty Pants: 28 Fun, Interesting, and Random Facts About Everything
Why do human beings love trivia so much? According to experts, trivia can literally make us feel good. “Playing trivia games can provide a dopamine rush much like gambling, without the negative effects, says Healthline writer Lori Roniger, adding: “It can be quite satisfying and doesn't have many do...
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What Is 'BDE' and What Are the Signs You Have It?
OK, yes, the term here is crass and crude, but it’s just so damn accurate that we all seem to have accepted it. The term is “big dick energy” and no, it doesn’t mean big dick as in: “That guy’s a jerk, he exudes such big dick energy.” No, it’s quite a positive thing, more like: “Man, that guy seems ...
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'Extreme Ironing' Is the Weirdest Sport in the World - Can It Help Smooth Out Your Life?
If you’re scratching your head wondering what in the world we’re talking about when we say "extreme ironing," you’re not alone. It’s a phenomenon that’s been around since the early 1980s, at least by one account. Whenever it started, it is now a real sport with its own board (no pun intended): the E...
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What Happened to the Original Blippi And Is His Show Dangerous or Healthy for Kids?
Blippi is the title character of a children’s educational show on YouTube. Blippi’s curious and energetic persona has become one of the world’s most popular preschool entertainers. Blippi takes his friends on field trips and has guests visit his treehouse, and talks a lot about trucks, automobiles, ...
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The Best Cat Quotes on the Internet – And Why They're Good for Your Mental Health
Since ancient times, cats have been charming, amusing, and yes, at times annoying people. We see cats prominently displayed in hieroglyphs, in funerary artwork, on temple walls, and on obelisks. Apparently, the Prophet Muhammad so loved cats that he once sliced a sleeve off of his shirt to leave the...
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All Night Long: Is Tantric Sex Right for You?
No matter how good your sex life is, you might wonder if it can get even better. The answer to that question is likely yes—and tantric sex can help you get there. This ancient spiritual and sexual practice is all about sensuality, intimacy, physical connection and awareness, and a deepening of pleas...
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22 Utterly Wholesome Memes to Restore Your Faith in Humanity
Our world is a truly amazing place filled with all kinds of caring, compassionate, and inspiring people. Sometimes, however, the constant cycle of doom, gloom, tragedy and despair can make even the happiest of people lose their positive perspective and love for their fellow human beings. After all, ...
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20 Funny Tweets That Hopefully Make You Laugh When Youre Sad
They say laughter is the best medicine, (unless of course, you are getting a coronary artery bypass --then it's morphine). I am not a doctor (in fact I didn't even finish Grey's Anatomy, I had to quit when I realized Meredith Grey's kids were in university and Meredith herself was one more slip-in-t...
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Time Flies: 29 Couples and Families That Mastered the Art of Recreating Old Photos
Who doesn't love a good family photo album?It's the one thing we're supposed to say we'd rescue out of all our possessions if our house were on fire.Unless, of course, you're me, who is much more realistic, has a hoarder's disposition, and working knowledge of how the cloud functions. And so in the ...
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