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Why do donuts have holes?
That iconic hole isn't just a cute design choice or a baker's whim. Discover the surprisingly clever (and delicious!) reason donuts got their signature void.
Why do some ants fatally explode to defend their colony?
Imagine an ant so fiercely loyal it *literally explodes* to save its family. Uncover the astonishing, and deadly, reason behind this ultimate act of colony defense.
Is it true a Pope once had his dead predecessor dug up for trial?
Did a Pope really drag his dead predecessor from his grave to stand trial? Unearth the shocking truth behind one of history's most macabre and unbelievable papal sagas.
Why did doctors once prescribe smoking cigarettes for asthma?
Believe it or not, doctors once prescribed cigarettes as an asthma 'treatment.' Uncover the astonishing, and frankly baffling, medical thinking that led to this dangerous advice.
Why did wealthy people once hire men to live as decorative hermits?
Forget infinity pools; for a time, the ultimate status symbol was a live-in garden hermit. Dive into the bizarre 18th-century trend where the wealthy paid men to be philosophical (and decorative) recluses on their estates.
Why do many ballpoint pen caps have a small hole at their tip?
Think that hole in your pen cap is for ink flow or just a quirky design? The real reason is far more critical—and could actually save a life.