The Line of Succession to the British Throne Just Got More Tangled

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Happy Tuesday Sure, cookiecutter sharks have a cute name, but their bite is anything but. This parasitic fish is like the Zorro of the sea, slashing its signature mark onto foes much mightier than it. Check out this article to learn more about the cookiecutter shark. Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later? He's the ingenious Greek philosopher behind the "dialogues," a required reading for every serious student of philosophy. Reading one is like eavesdropping on a fascinating and rambling conversation. We got to know the man behind them. Read more >> The Tangled Line of Succession to the British Throne And with the arrival of Meghan and Harry's baby daughter Lilibet, it just got a little more tangled. Read more >> Why You Should Consider Using a Private Browser For one, private search engines will give you unbiased search results, as opposed to putting you in a bubble where you hear more of the same. Read more >> Americans Drove Less, but Had More Fatal Crashes in 2020, NHTSA Says One troubling trend? Extreme speed. Read more >> Malachite Is the Gorgeous Green Gemstone Cleopatra Wore Malachite may not command high prices, but we humans love this eye-catching gem and incorporate it in all sorts of places. Read more >> Why Do Tires Blow Out More in Summer? During the summer, highways often look like veritable tire graveyards. We figure out why and explain how to handle a blowout if one does happen to you. Read more >> Q: Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla ice cream?   Thank you to everyone who responded to last week's question. Check out the responses and community-inspired content below! Now, time for another poll! Let us know if you prefer chocolate or vanilla ice cream by clicking on one of the buttons below.   Chocolate Vanilla Inspired by The Community "The Top 5 Most Loved Colors " "Are There Really More Births on Full Moons?" "Can Lucid Dreams Kill You?" "Why Dog Breeds Look So Very Different, But Cats Don't" "How Did Language Evolve?" Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Modern Hearing Aids Do Way More Than Help You Hear

Plus, we decode steganography, the term 'GOP' and one super important economic indicator.

Happy Saturday In honor of National Doughnut Day on June 4, we bring you this glazed fact: Krispy Kreme has been around since 1937 but didn't have a retail store until relatively late, in 1989. The "Hot Doughnuts Now" light (which lets customers know when a warm batch of doughnuts is ready) was turned on in 1992. Check out our article for other fun doughnut facts. How to Turn on Windows 10 Ransomware Protection A ransomware attack will occur every 11 seconds in 2021, according to some estimates. Here's how to protect you and your computer from such attacks if you have Windows 10. Read more >> Modern Hearing Aids Do Way More Than Help You Hear Today's hearing aids are smaller, streamlined and improved in quality. Yep, there's a cool factor for hearing aids these days, says one audiologist. Read more >> Steganography: The Art of Hiding Messages in Plain Sight With the right know-how, you could embed Shakespeare quotes inside an ordinary-looking digital cat photo. Read more >> Why the U.S. Monthly Jobs Report Matters Isn't it time you learned more about this super important economic indicator? Read more >> What Does 'GOP' Stand For? It all started with a newspaper printer who ran out of space. Read more >> Westminster Dog Show Celebrates 145 Years, But 2021 Will Be Different Westminster is an unabashed love-in for all dogs, from the lovable mixed breed to the newest breeds just introduced this year. Will you watch when it begins on June 11? Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! What's the most "liked" video on YouTube? a) 'Dynamite' - BTS b) Wiz Khalifa - See You Again ft. Charlie Puth c) Baby Shark Dance d) Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee What's the difference between barbecuing and grilling? a) They're the same thing. b) Grilling is on a low fire, while barbecue is on a hot fire. c) Barbecue is on a low slow fire, while grilling is hot and quick. True or false: Royalties earned by TV actors on reruns are typically a very stable income, as long as the show remains running. True or false: Most reality shows have clauses that do not allow contestants or competitors to speak negatively about the show, even after it's over. Which of the following TV shows is not a "spin-off:" a) The Jeffersons b) Frasier c) Seinfeld d) The Simpsons Check Your Answers Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list