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Burger King paused sales of the Whopper in Argentina for one day, encouraging customers to buy Big Macs instead to support children with cancer.

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The longest, dullest drive a Midwesterner can endure.

A Midwesterner is someone who lives in or comes from the American Midwest, a region that typically includes states such as Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

The term is often associated with stereotypes of people being friendly, polite, hardworking, and down-to-earth, with strong ties to small-town life, agriculture, and traditional American values.

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At just 20 years old, Spain’s future queen speaks eight languages and has already finished military training.

Spain’s future queen is already drawing global attention at just 20 years old. She reportedly speaks eight languages and has completed military training, reflecting the extensive preparation expected of members of the Spanish royal family before taking on greater public duties.

Her path to the throne involves far more than ceremonial appearances. From mastering multiple languages to military service and diplomatic training, future monarchs often spend years preparing for the responsibilities of one day becoming king or queen.

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Christopher Nolan skipped CGI and hired real giant men instead.

The Odyssey delivered a massive debut, reportedly earning $264 million worldwide during its opening weekend, making it one of the biggest openings of Christopher Nolan’s career.

Adjusted for inflation, it marks Nolan’s strongest opening since The Dark Knight Rises. The film’s success suggests audiences continue to embrace large-scale, original filmmaking, especially when Nolan brings an iconic story to the biggest screen possible.

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While studying for his U.S. citizenship exam, mathematician Kurt Gödel became convinced he had found a loophole in the U.S. Constitution that could legally allow the country to transform into a dictatorship despite its democratic safeguards.

His friends reportedly warned him not to bring it up during his U.S. citizenship interview. But when Gödel started explaining his discovery to the judge, the conversation was quickly steered in another direction, and the naturalization ceremony proceeded without issue.

Gödel never disclosed what he believed the loophole actually was. The most widely accepted theory is that he thought the Constitution’s amendment process could, in theory, be used to legally dismantle democracy from within by removing the very safeguards designed to protect it. Since he never documented or publicly explained his reasoning, the exact nature of the supposed loophole remains unknown.

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Casper, a livestock guardian dog, fought off 11 coyotes, killing eight during the attack. After disappearing for two days, he returned battered but alive. His owner believes he spent that time tracking the remaining coyotes, and following the ordeal, decided to retire him from herding.

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A satirical Japanese religion called “Motohiro to People” (MtoP) was created to give people a humorous way to decline things they don’t want to do by saying they can’t for “religious reasons.”

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Nearly 3,800 years ago, the ancient Babylonians carved standardized weights into the shapes of animals. This grasshopper-shaped example was used to help ensure fair and consistent trade.

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John Jacob Astor IV was the wealthiest passenger aboard the Titanic. After helping his pregnant wife into a lifeboat, he honored the “women and children first” protocol, remained on the ship, and lost his life when the Titanic sank.

John Jacob Astor IV inherited part of the Astor family’s vast real estate fortune, then expanded it through luxury hotels, Manhattan property investments, and successful business ventures. An inventor, author, and philanthropist, he became one of the richest men in the world by the early 20th century.

In 1912, Astor and his pregnant wife, Madeleine, were returning from an extended trip through Europe and Egypt after their highly publicized marriage. They booked passage aboard the Titanic for its maiden voyage, hoping to reach New York before the birth of their child, unaware the journey would become history’s most infamous maritime disaster.

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LeBron James joined the NBA almost 23 years ago in 2003 at the age of 18.

Now at the age of 41, he’s announced he will be playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. He made it official by signing a trading card today. How much do you think this card will be worth?

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BREAKING: LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers for his historic 24th NBA season.

LeBron makes it official by signing his first ever 76ers trading card.

One collector who purchases the base edition will receive this 1-of-1 autograph.

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Rosenborg is facing off against Manchester United today where fifteen-year-old forward JJ Gabriel has been named in Manchester United's senior squad for the first time

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This photograph from 1912 of a woman plugging in her electric car really shows how far we’ve come.

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Drake might be cursed in sports betting, but he called the slot for TrainWrecks to instantly hit $12.5 million

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Drake calls @Trainwreckstv's $12.5M Max Win 🤯💰

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Erin Brockovich’s map tracking AI data centers crashed twice in just 72 hours after launch.

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So we’re using World Cups alone to decide who the GOAT is?

Pelé remains the only player in football history to win three FIFA World Cups, lifting the trophy with Brazil in 1958, 1962, and 1970. He captured his first title as a 17-year-old, announcing himself to the world with one of the greatest breakout performances the tournament has ever seen.

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A young Princess Diana, then Lady Diana Spencer, serves as a bridesmaid at the wedding of her elder sister Lady Jane Spencer in 1978, years before she became one of the most famous figures in the world.

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President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Social Security Amendments of 1965 into law on July 30, 1965, establishing Medicare and Medicaid. The legislation created major new healthcare programs that expanded access to medical coverage for millions of elderly and low-income Americans.

The creation of Medicare and Medicaid was the result of decades of debate over healthcare access in the United States. Since the 1930s, lawmakers had proposed national health insurance plans, but opposition from medical groups, insurers, and political opponents prevented major reforms from becoming law.

During his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson made healthcare reform a major part of his Great Society agenda. After years of negotiations in Congress, the Social Security Amendments of 1965 passed with bipartisan support, and Johnson signed the bill at the Truman Library in Missouri with former President Harry Truman, who had long advocated for national health coverage, in attendance.

The programs quickly transformed American healthcare. Medicare provided government health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, while Medicaid helped provide coverage for low-income individuals and families. Together, they became two of the most significant social programs in U.S. history, reshaping access to medical care for generations.

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A wild headline that hasn’t aged very well from 2007, “Why the iPhone Will Fail”

When Apple introduced the first iPhone in 2007, many questioned whether a touchscreen device without a physical keyboard could compete in the mobile phone market. Critics doubted its price, lack of features like copy-and-paste, and Apple’s ability to challenge established brands.

Despite early skepticism, the iPhone transformed the technology industry by combining a phone, music player, and internet device into one sleek product. Its success sparked the smartphone revolution, reshaped mobile computing, and turned Apple into one of the world’s most influential companies.

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Ronald Reagan takes part in the symbolic dismantling of the Berlin Wall in September 1990, nearly a year after his famous call for its removal, marking the end of a divided Berlin and a major moment in Cold War history.

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A U.S. soldier takes a moment to smoke a cigarette during a lull in the fighting amid Operation Meade River in Vietnam, 1968.