Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

In 2011-12, German researchers lab-tested samples of 24 varieties of German beers, including 10 of the nation's most popular brands. The team discovered plastic microfibers in 100% of the tested beer samples.

The Walmart in Goshen, Indiana, has horse and buggy parking for the local Amish.

According to one hobby scientist, if you want to extend the distance your car clicker works, try pointing it at your head instead of at the car.

It took Joy Division three hours to write "Love Will Tear Us Apart."

According to a recent study at Wake Forest University, it is likely your left cheek shows more emotion than your right, which observers find more aesthetically pleasing. The research also suggests that the left side of the face is more intense and active during emotional expression.

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