Marissa Laliberte
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New York, NY, United States
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Why Do Cats Purr? The Reasons Behind It
Why do cats purr? You may think a purring cat is just a happy cat, but there are several reasons behind your feline friend's behavior. → Read More
Why Do Cats Knead? An Explanation of the Weird Habit
Why do cats knead? We asked a veterinarian to explain this weird feline habit. Good news: It's totally normal for cats to "make biscuits." → Read More
Why Wendy’s Is One of the the Few Fast-Food Chains with Baked Potatoes
Wendy's baked potatoes are a huge part of the chain's business. So why haven't any other fast-food restaurants started selling them? → Read More
Here’s Why the President Pardons a Turkey Every Thanksgiving
Every year, the U.S. has an official Presidential turkey pardon ceremony, saving a live bird from a Thanksgiving table. Where did the tradition start? → Read More
This Is the First Room Burglars Check for Valuables
Real burglars reveal where they look first for valuables and which items they're most likely to grab. Are your belongings safe? → Read More
Why Is Snooze Nine Minutes?
Ten minutes might seem to make more sense than a nine-minute snooze time, but there are a few good reasons why snooze is nine minutes. → Read More
This Is How Often You Should Shut Down Your Computer
Do you shut down your computer every night or leave it in sleep mode? Tech experts explain how often your computer needs a full reboot. → Read More
30 Optical Illusions That Will Make Your Brain Hurt
From spinning circles to disappearing dots, these insane optical illusions aren't what they appear to be. Are you ready to have your mind blown? → Read More
16 Rarely Seen Photos of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married for 73 years. You won't want to miss these sweet photos of the couple through the years. → Read More
This Is the Most Reliable Airport in the United States
Learn where you’ll find the shortest delays and fewest cancellations—and which major location has two of the worst performers. → Read More
This Is the Secret Ingredient to Extra Fluffy Scrambled Eggs (It’s Not Milk!)
If you've been relying on milk for the fluffiest scrambled eggs, you've been missing out—This kitchen staple will step up your breakfast even more. → Read More
This Is Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Son Archie Didn’t Get a Royal Title
Find out why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, isn't a prince—but Prince William and Kate Middleton's kids are. → Read More
21 Easy Ways to Make Your House Smell Amazing
These clever hacks are an homemade lesson in how to make your house smell good—we can practically smell the vanilla and cinnamon from here. → Read More
Why Is the White House White?
Ever wondered why the White House is white? It wasn't always named after the color of its walls! The famous hue of the previously-named "President's House" has nothing to do with looks. → Read More
The Secret Ingredient That Makes Five Guys Fries So Delicious
Five Guys doesn't skimp on its fries' portion sizes—or on their quality. A certain oil helps create the above-average French fries. → Read More
This Is Why the U.S. Constitution Uses F’s for S’s
Don't worry—our Founding Fathers did know how to spell. This is the real reason they used funny spellings like "Congreſs." → Read More
This Is the Secret Ingredient Behind the Addictive Flavor of McDonald’s Fries
There's a secret ingredient in McDonald's fries that makes them so dang addictive—and no it's not the salt. Find out what really punches up their flavor. → Read More
The Real Reason McDonald’s Keeps the Filet-O-Fish on Their Menu
While a fish sandwich might seem like a strange choice for a burger joint, the Filet-O-Fish was introduced to fill a surprising market need. → Read More
Here’s Exactly How You Should Clean Your Car’s Interior
Your car interior can get pretty filthy, but most of us don't clean it nearly enough. This is what you should hit during your routine cleaning. → Read More
The Christmas Gift from Princess Diana That Prince Charles Hated
Before a Christmas gala, Princess Diana worked hard on a surprise for her husband, but he wasn't thrilled. → Read More