Latest articles by Ethan Trex
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Everything you need to know about New Year's Eve champagne
feature More than a few of us will crack open a bottle or two of champagne to help toast the New Year. Here's how to look knowledgeable rather than just tipsy
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16 abbreviated company names explained
feature Dozens of companies use acronyms or initials in their names, but what do the abbreviations mean?
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Everything you need to know about New Year's Eve champagne
feature More than a few of us will crack open a bottle or two of champagne to help toast the New Year. Here's how to look knowledgeable rather than just tipsy
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8 times museum patrons mangled works of art
feature While the thought of someone clumsily tripping and damaging a piece may make art fans cringe, it's more common than you'd think
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The bizarre history of White House pets
feature FDR's dog Fala, Teddy Roosevelt's pet badger, Calvin Coolidge's hippo named Billy, and more
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The strange summer jobs of 23 famous people
feature Lots of wildly successful celebrities had some strange jobs before hitting it big — like Ozzy Osbourne, who once worked in a slaughterhouse
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Why is the drinking age 21?
feature The concept that a person becomes a full adult at 21 dates back centuries in English common law
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10 acronyms with unintended double meanings
feature The Wisconsin Tourism Federation realized in 2009 that internet-speak had made its acronym WTF pretty laughable
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Why are flags flown at half-staff in times of mourning?
feature Flying a flag at half-mast has become a well-recognized symbol of national grieving, but where did this tradition originate?
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8 successful people grateful they got canned
feature It never feels good to get fired. But for these celebrities, getting the boot from their gigs provided the impetus for them to reach even greater successes
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