Did you ever ponder where Bluetooth got its name? It’s okay to think it had something to do with blue teeth, but unfortunately, it doesn’t. The name is derived from ...

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Ranch dressing is the most popular salad dressing in America, and it’s probably the most versatile. It’s used as a dip for veggies, chicken wings, and chips. It can go ...

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The invention of the barcode can be traced back to the late 1940s, and while it can be seen on just about every product today, it wasn’t a commercial success ...

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We’ve all seen these symbols, but where did they come from, and how did they start? Some of the answers may surprise you. The Dollar Sign The dollar sign is the ...

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Bubble Wrap, those protective sheets that keep things from breaking and are fun to pop, didn’t start its life intended for those uses. Believe it or not, bubble wrap was ...

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Everyone has probably owned a pair of these shoes to wear for day-to-day activities or a sporting event. I’m talking about sneakers, the footwear of choice for those on the ...

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There are real people with the name John Doe or Jane Doe on Earth, but why did these names become associated with an unidentified individual? The association can be traced ...

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Popcorn, root beer, strawberry, and pizza — those are just some of the familiar smells we remember from scratch and sniff stickers as kids. But there is an interesting technology behind scratch ...

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The Hass Avocado, the one we enjoy in guacamole, sliced, or put on just about anything, is the avocado we most commonly see in the grocery store. But this best-selling ...

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About 65% of the world drives on the right side of the road. Everyone else drives on the left. What is the origin of driving on the left side of ...

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Life at sea was hard enough for sailors and fishermen hundreds of years ago. They had the danger of being on the open water, the weather, and the endless work ...

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