General Knowledge
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The Inventor of Pringles Is Buried in a Pringles Can
Fredric Baur, the chemist who designed the iconic Pringles can and the saddle-shaped chip, requested that part of his ashes be buried in a Pringles container. His family honored the wish in 2008.
Vending Machines Kill More People Than Sharks Every Year
On average, vending machines cause about 13 deaths per year in the United States, while sharks kill about 5 people worldwide. This stark comparison reveals how badly humans misjudge risk.
Alaska Is Simultaneously the Most Western, Northern, and Eastern US State
Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost US state, as you might expect. But it is also technically the easternmost, because the Aleutian Islands chain crosses the 180th meridian into the Eastern Hemisphere.
The Average Person Walks Past a Murderer 36 Times in Their Life
A widely cited statistic claims the average person unknowingly walks past about 36 murderers in their lifetime. Here's how the math works, why the number is plausible, and what it actually means.
Dog Tail Tucks Between Legs Around One Person
When your dog is happy and relaxed around everyone except one specific person, something about that individual is triggering fear or anxiety. Understanding why can help you address it.