In 2009, Hjörtur Smárason bought the last McDonald’s burger sold in Iceland before the fast food restaurant ceased operations in the country.

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A slew of factors—its acidity, its lack of water and the presence of hydrogen peroxide—work in perfect harmony, allowing the sticky treat to last forever

The newborn human infant is conscious at a minimal level. It is aware of its body, itself and to some extent of the outside world. It recognizes faces and vowels to which it has been exposed. It expresses emotions like joy. Functional magnetic resonance imaging…

Pizza is Italian and as American as apple pie. How much pizza does the average American eat in a year? We break it down.

Gordon Ramsay is known for being a tough critic when it comes to food -- and that wouldn't be possible without his tongue, which is now insured for $10 million.

It's an ambiguous aphorism, dreamed up by a 17-year-old student in response to a contest. In 1972 the CBC's Peter Gzowski challenged listeners to complete the saying "As Canadian as..." Heather Scott answered the challenge with "...

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Facts about King Charles III: Check out these fun facts, including the King's hobbies, family and life before the crown!

Big Gulp is a line of fountain drinks owned by 7-Eleven and used at its namesake stores as well as A-Plus, Speedway, and Stripes Convenience Stores. While the name is in reference to the original 32-US-fluid-ounce (950 ml) drink, it has since expanded to…

The noscript of this post does not refer to the science fiction novel of the same name by Jules Verne. It refers to the phantom island Frisland which was commonly shown on maps of the North Atlantic Ocean during the 16th and 17th centuries. Frisland never existed…

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A discussion about the lower normal blood pressure reading and whether it is good for us.
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An Egyptian doctor known for a lifetime of treating his patients free of charge has died, according

Alaska is bigger than most people realize! To find out how big, simply select your state from the drop down menu, and we’ll show you.

Today, creating ice is as easy as placing water in your freezer, but how would you accomplish the same phase-altering feat without an energy-guzzling appliance?
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To find out why our modern clocks always tick round clockwise we'll have to go back in time...