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"American" Food: The Foreign Origins Of Many U.S. Favorites
6 hours ago
Who Knew? 1:26 | 51 views
What could be more American than a hamburger and fries? A lot, actually. Many staples of American cuisine actually originated abroad. And many "foreign" foods like Russian dressing are actually American.
Allergy Medicine: How Do Antihistamines And Decongestants Work?
Tue 15 May, 2012 10:30 AM IST
Who Knew? 1:48 | 47 views
Forty million Americans rely on allergy medicines. How do they work? Antihistamines aim to prevent symptoms from appearing. But when that doesn't work, decongestants can relieve red eyes and stuffed noses.
Spelling Bee: 6-Year-Old Lori Madison To Be Youngest National Spelling Bee Competitor Ever
Mon 14 May, 2012 10:30 AM IST
Who Knew? 1:20 | 55 views
A new champ will be crowned at the National Spelling Bee later this month, a contest that is expected to feature its youngest competitor ever, 6-year-old Lori Anne Madison of Woodbridge, Virginia.
Oldest Mother: Fertility Treatments Allow Women To Keep Breaking Records
Fri 11 May, 2012 10:30 AM IST
Who Knew? 1:40 | 11,897 views
Mama mia! One mom gave birth at age 70, another supposedly had 69 kids. For Mother's Day, get to know some record-breaking moms -- some of who pushed the limits of safety to have children.
Memorization Tricks: How To Remember Long Sequences, Don't Expect To Set New World Records
Thu 10 May, 2012 10:30 AM IST
Who Knew? 1:40 | 910 views
Simon Reinhard of Germany set a record by memorizing a deck of cards -- in 21.19 seconds. Records like his seem impossible, but memory champs have invented strategies to quickly memorize vast amounts of information.
Coming Of Age: From Bar Mitzvah To Quinceanera, How Kids From Different Cultures Pass Into Adulthood
Wed 9 May, 2012 10:30 AM IST
Who Knew? 1:33 | 229 views
In one Amazon tribe, boys must survive an onslaught of ants to become a man -- this is just one of many coming-of-age rituals amongst various cultures. From ancient times, adulthood has been marked with rites, prayers, and parties.
Series Finales: "House" And "Desperate Housewives" Ending This Month, Can They Compare To Classic Finales?
Tue 8 May, 2012 10:30 AM IST
Who Knew? 1:21 | 132 views
The last episode of MASH tops the list of most popular series finales, ahead of the farewell editions of Cheers and Seinfeld. Finales can be memorable goodbyes to beloved shows -- or forgettable duds.
Pop-Up Shops: Retailers, Restaurants, And Nightclubs Embrace Trend, Fill Temporary Spaces
Mon 7 May, 2012 10:30 AM IST
Who Knew? 1:22 | 122 views
This year's Super Bowl in Indianapolis hosted the biggest pop-up shop ever, building on a hot retail trend. Temporary stores have popped up in empty storefronts, shipping containers -- even fake igloos.
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