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Why did some cultures hire professional mourners to wail loudly at funerals?
Ever wondered why some societies paid for deafening wails at funerals? Uncover the surprising reasons cultures hired strangers to publicly perform sorrow, revealing far more than just grief.
Why is a love score in tennis zero?
Ever wondered why 'love' means absolutely nothing on the tennis court? Dive into the fascinating (and slightly eggy) origin story of one of sport's most charmingly peculiar terms.
Why are barber poles striped red, white, and sometimes blue?
Ever wonder why barber poles sport those iconic red, white, and sometimes blue stripes? The answer is more fascinating (and a bit gory!) than you might think, harking back to a time when barbers did much more than just cut hair.
Why is a baker"s dozen thirteen, not twelve?
That extra roll isn't just generosity; uncover the surprising, and surprisingly strict, historical reason why a baker's dozen is thirteen, not twelve.
Why are bags of chips mostly filled with air?
Think chip companies are just skimping on snacks? Discover the surprising science behind why your bag is mostly 'air' – and why you should actually be glad it is.
Why did some old weather predictors actually contain live leeches?
Forget your weather app; some old forecasts relied on something far stranger—live leeches! Discover the bizarre reason these writhing creatures were once trusted to predict storms.