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Today I learned that the FBI has an 83-page guide to internet speak
Today I learned (TIL) there’s an 83-page FBI “guide” to internet slang filled with abbreviations entered either by a complete troll or someone totally clueless, as recently reported by Input. And yes, TIL is actually included in the guide, but so are thousands of other abbreviations that I’m convinced someone just made up. Because no one actually uses BTDTGTTSAWIO (been there, done that, got the T-shirt and wore it out) ...right?
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Lorem Ipsum - All the facts
Reference site about Lorem Ipsum, giving information on its origins, as well as a random Lipsum generator.
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7 Things You Didn’t Know About The United States’ Official Language
And while we’re at it, what is an official language, anyway?
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Nuclear Mysteries: the Rope Trick Effect
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Your steak isn’t leaking blood — here’s what that red liquid really is.
Stop being grossed out over that red liquid leaking from your steak.
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The hidden meanings behind famous logos
You probably look at famous logos with little-to-no thought, but most logos have deeper, and, dare we say, hidden meanings behind them.
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26 Out Of This World Facts About Ridley Scott's 'Alien'
The cult classic was almost named 'Star Beasts' and it's a good thing they changed it!
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Toothpaste Ingredients
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The Internet Asks: Why Is It Called 'Grapefruit' When There Are No Grapes?
In the internet age, the answer to most questions is just a web search away. Some queries, however, are too ponderous or inane to even be Bing-worthy. When all else fails, The Internet Asks responds.
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Here’s why your jeans have that tiny front pocket
What's up with that pocket?
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The Biggest Source of Air Pollution In Your Area May Surprise You
The largest source of deadly air pollution in many parts of the world isn’t cars or power plants—it’s farms.
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Have you been pronouncing these brand names correctly?
Are we pronouncing the names of brands we use everyday correctly Swedish brand Ikea should actually be referred to as: 'ih-key-yah'. This cheat sheet will help you get it right.
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Meet the Association Upholding the Integrity of Instant Noodles
If you've ever lived off ramen, you can thank the global organization that keeps it coming.
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Giant, Slo-Mo Kitty Demonstrates Why Cats Always Land on Their Feet
Ever wonder why cats always land on their feet? It's an amazing ability that has given them the reputation for having "nine lives," responsible for hours of internet cat video viewing.
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Physics of ribbon curling unravelled
Scientists unveil the first full description of how and why a ribbon curls when we scrape one side of it with scissors.
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It's time for these 101 ridiculous science 'facts' to die
These myths, misconceptions, and inaccuracies have been passed down through the ages. It's time to put an end to them.
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BrainStuff: What Is 'Ranch' Flavor?
A plumber in Alaska invented a bizarre condiment that launched a multimillion dollar industry, and today ranch is the most popular salad dressing in the US. But what exactly is this stuff?
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It's going to be okay.
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TIL: Japanese Dangerous Sports Bo-Taoshi(pole pull-down)
In the depths of youtube I found this sport, and its absolutely amazing! 2 Teams compete to pull each other teams pole down. Looks extremely painful and fun!
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Cats 'control mice' with chemicals in their urine
Scientists say a compound in cat urine changes mouse behaviour, making them less afraid of cats.
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