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Gizmodo

How Roman Sailors Repaired Ships on the Fly Far From Home

The surprisingly sophisticated shipbuilding and repair techniques supported ancient navies across the Adriatic Sea.

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Gizmodo

How Roman Sailors Repaired Ships on the Fly Far From Home

Buzzfeed

Sorry, But Only People Who Are A Liiiiiiitle Smarter Than Average Can Identify All 15/15 Of These Flowers

What are the little white ones called again? View Entire Post ›

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Sorry, But Only People Who Are A Liiiiiiitle Smarter Than Average Can Identify All 15/15 Of These Flowers

Buzzfeed

Create The Ultimate 2020s Music Playlist And I'll Guess Which Movie Genre Matches Your Soul

Something tells me you like rom-coms a lot... View Entire Post ›

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Create The Ultimate 2020s Music Playlist And I'll Guess Which Movie Genre Matches Your Soul

Bored Panda

Husband Blows Up At Wife When She Confronts Him About Having To Cook Breakfast For His Colleagues

He expected his wife to be an unpaid breakfast catering chef, but forgot this wasn't "Stepford Wives." The guy would boast about his wife's "famous breakfasts" and invite his coworkers over, but didn't ask how she felt about it. So, when she'd had enough, she told him she wouldn't do it anymore. That's ...

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Husband Blows Up At Wife When She Confronts Him About Having To Cook Breakfast For His Colleagues

Buzzfeed

"He Climbed On A Pyramid Of Beer Kegs." Celebrity Bodyguards Are Sharing Their Wild Stories Protecting Famous People

I'm listening... View Entire Post ›

1 hour ago

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"He Climbed On A Pyramid Of Beer Kegs." Celebrity Bodyguards Are Sharing Their Wild Stories Protecting Famous People

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60 Precious Photos Of Pets Who Have Grown Up Alongside Their Owners (New Pics)

Parents often say, "they grow up so fast," about their children. But apparently, many pet owners feel the exact same way about their dogs and cats. And it's even more special when you get to see your child grow up alongside their furry best friend. Here's a list of then-and-now photos of people whose ...

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60 Precious Photos Of Pets Who Have Grown Up Alongside Their Owners (New Pics)

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50 Epic Burns That Turned Insults Into High Art

A great comeback is almost an art form. Whether it’s quick thinking or perfectly timed sarcasm, some roasts are too good not to share. These examples showcase the funniest and most creative insults people have come across online.

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50 Epic Burns That Turned Insults Into High Art

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79 People Are Revealing The Most Unhinged Crimes Their Families Ever Committed

Each family has a story, but not every chapter is a proud one. Some are marked by secrets and scandals that leave a lasting impact on generations to come. A question on the internet invited people to share the wildest crimes they or someone close to them had ever been involved in, and the responses didn’t ...

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79 People Are Revealing The Most Unhinged Crimes Their Families Ever Committed

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“Underwear Must Be Worn”: 65 Oddly Specific Rules That Have You Wondering Which Idiot Inspired Them

"Please do not use the soda machine to wash your hands." "Underwear must be worn with kilts when wind speeds exceed 25mph." What" Why" And more importantly, who did what to make someone else take the time to create such an oddly specific rule" Strangely enough, there are loads out there. Here are some ...

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“Underwear Must Be Worn”: 65 Oddly Specific Rules That Have You Wondering Which Idiot Inspired Them

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Guy Refuses To Sign Divorce Papers Now That His Childfree Ex Has A Baby Bump

One of the most important topics that couples must come to an agreement on is whether or not they want to have kids. If you’ve never wanted to be a mom, but your partner can’t wait to be a dad, that’s going to cause some issues. And as far as one woman knew, that was the reason behind her boyfriend’s ...

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Guy Refuses To Sign Divorce Papers Now That His Childfree Ex Has A Baby Bump

Buzzfeed

31 Gifts I’m Pretty Sure Your Best Friend Would *Love* For Their Birthday

And the Best Friend of the Century award goes to you...for your excellent taste in presents. View Entire Post ›

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31 Gifts I’m Pretty Sure Your Best Friend Would *Love* For Their Birthday

Mashable

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 24, 2026

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 24, 2026

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 24, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 24, 2026

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NYT Pips hints, answers for April 24, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for April 24, 2026

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NYT Strands hints, answers for April 24, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for April 24, 2026

Mashable

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 24, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" 1770 on April 24 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 24, 2026

Gizmodo

Things Are Finally Looking Up for Intel and It Has CPUs to Thank for It

Intel is slowly starting to enjoy the fruits of AI hype.

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Things Are Finally Looking Up for Intel and It Has CPUs to Thank for It

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Spotify Reveals Its Most Streamed Music of the Last 20 Years

The K-Pop stans and Beyhive might be a bit bummed by the results.

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Spotify Reveals Its Most Streamed Music of the Last 20 Years

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Feds Arrest Soldier Who Allegedly Made $400,000 on Maduro Kidnapping Polymarket Bet

“Prediction markets are not a haven for using misappropriated confidential or classified information for personal gain,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for the Southern District of New York.

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Gizmodo

Feds Arrest Soldier Who Allegedly Made $400,000 on Maduro Kidnapping Polymarket Bet

Gizmodo

The First-Ever Lego 'Shrek' Set Uses Its One Minifigure Perfectly

Lego's latest buildable statue takes us to the world of the DreamWorks icon, with a very clever sense of scale.

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The First-Ever Lego 'Shrek' Set Uses Its One Minifigure Perfectly

Mashable

This cloud storage update pays for itself, giving you 100TB of storage for life for $1,000

Pay once and save 100TB of files for life with this 100TB lifetime subscription to Internxt Cloud Storage.

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This cloud storage update pays for itself, giving you 100TB of storage for life for $1,000

Gizmodo

'Fullmetal Alchemist' Is the Greatest Anime of All Time

In an era overflowing with new anime, no series has managed to outrun the shadow of 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,' the show that defined what 'peak' actually means.

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'Fullmetal Alchemist' Is the Greatest Anime of All Time

Distractify

Roman Reigns's "OTC" Title Has Deep Roots in This Pro-Wrestling Family Legacy

You've probably seen Roman Reigns rocking a t-shirt with the acronym "OTC" emblazoned on it. But what does it mean?

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Roman Reigns's "OTC" Title Has Deep Roots in This Pro-Wrestling Family Legacy

Distractify

Here's What Happened to GIFs in Facebook Messenger, and How to Fix the Problem

People are noticing a problem with GIFs in Facebook Messenger. What happened to cause the app's glitch, and how can users fix the problem?

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Here's What Happened to GIFs in Facebook Messenger, and How to Fix the Problem

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Fans Are Asking — Why Did Soldier Boy Cry After Killing Quinn in 'The Boys'?

'The Boys' fans watched as Soldier Boy put Quinn out of his misery. Now, viewers are asking — why did the Super cry after killing his opponent?

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Fans Are Asking — Why Did Soldier Boy Cry After Killing Quinn in 'The Boys'?

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Bear Grylls, Star of 'Bear Grylls Is Running Wild,' Shares His Religion

Fans of 'Bear Grylls Is Running Wild' star want to know more about the TV host, including his religion. So, is Bear Grylls religious?

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Bear Grylls, Star of 'Bear Grylls Is Running Wild,' Shares His Religion

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Actor and Fashion Designer Draya Michele's Net Worth Makes Her a Millionaire

What is Draya Michele's net worth? The entrepreneur has used her platforms to build a lasting career in various spaces.

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Actor and Fashion Designer Draya Michele's Net Worth Makes Her a Millionaire

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What Happened to Michael Beasley? Talent Was Never the Problem

If you’ve ever seen Michael Beasley hoop, you already know his game is solid. That’s why people still wonder what happened to him and his once-promising NBA career.

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What Happened to Michael Beasley? Talent Was Never the Problem

The Poke

Karoline Leavitt blamed Joe Biden for a discount airline facing bankruptcy and these 15 comebacks were simply business class

When it comes to blaming other people for their problems, nobody does it better than the current White House. The most recent scapegoating moment came from Karoline Leavitt. The US Press Secretary was asked about bailing out fledgling Spirit Airlines which currently faces the very real threat of bankruptcy ...

13 hours ago

The Poke

Karoline Leavitt blamed Joe Biden for a discount airline facing bankruptcy and these 15 comebacks were simply business class

The Poke

This 20-point guide why English is so hard to learn just went viral for reasons which will presumably become obvious

How hard it is to learn English? This hard, if this 20-point guide that just went viral on Twitter is any fink to go by. It was posted by @simongerman600, who was born in Germany but now lives in Melbourne, Australia and, well, best have a read for yourself. As a non-native English speaker I [...] ...

16 hours ago

The Poke

This 20-point guide why English is so hard to learn just went viral for reasons which will presumably become obvious

The Poke

People shared the 'most bizarre luxuries' they have seen enjoyed by the super-rich – 17 proper jaw-droppers

They say money can’t buy you happiness, but that hasn’t ever stopped rich people from trying. So exactly how far have the uber-wealthy pushed it in pursuit of joy" Redditor u/LyraRayne went straight to the source when they asked: People who have worked for the wealthy/rich, what is the most bizarre ...

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The Poke

People shared the 'most bizarre luxuries' they have seen enjoyed by the super-rich – 17 proper jaw-droppers

The Poke

Someone asked for the best pub quiz team names they've ever heard – 22 jackpot-winning answers

The pub quiz is a fine British tradition. Us Brits are very fond of both trivia and booze, and the combination of both in a pub setting is an absolute winner. We can’t help thinking that Only Connect and University Challenge could both be improved by the teams involved being a bit sloshed. Pub quizzes ...

17 hours ago

The Poke

Someone asked for the best pub quiz team names they've ever heard – 22 jackpot-winning answers

The Poke

People have been sharing their nominations for the 'single funniest moment in TV history' – 23 straight from the very top ...

It all began when the good films and TV folk of @TheCinesthetic asked people for their nominations for the ‘single funniest moment in this history of TV’. What do you think is the single funniest moment in the history of TV? — cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026 And it prompted no end ...

17 hours ago

The Poke

People have been sharing their nominations for the 'single funniest moment in TV history' – 23 straight from the very top ...

The Poke

This influencer entrepreneur had a top tip for wannabe millionaires everywhere and it was a most unfortunate schoolboy error ...

Like us you might not have come across @LeilaHormozi before. She appears to be a Las Vegas based entrepreneur and influencer who has built up quite the fortune and had a tip for her Twitter followers who wanted to do something similiar. Except that’s not quite right. And when we say not quite right, ...

18 hours ago

The Poke

This influencer entrepreneur had a top tip for wannabe millionaires everywhere and it was a most unfortunate schoolboy error ...

Buzzfeed

31 Bathing Suits For Anyone Who Doesn’t Wanna Wear A Bikini On Their Next Vacation

Read on if you wanna find out which suit a reviewer said (in all caps) is the best bathing suit they have ever owned in their life. View Entire Post ›

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31 Bathing Suits For Anyone Who Doesn’t Wanna Wear A Bikini On Their Next Vacation