Trending: 10 Stories Behind the Names of Famous U.S. Landmarks

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Most Interesting of the Week Explore trending content on Interesting Facts 10 Stories Behind the Names of Famous U.S. Landmarks The stories behind the names of some of the country's most famous landmarks are just as fascinating as the sites themselves, whether they involve bad translations, controversial dedications, or nicknames made up on the spot. Advertisement 6 Weird Things Your Body Does, Explained Though science has been able to explain many things about how our bodies work, certain anatomical quirks continue to astound us today — common bodily functions included.   8 of the World's Most Unusual Modes of Transportation From bamboo trains to windsleds, these lesser-known modes of transportation may "drive" you (sorry) to reconsider how you get around.   5 Unexplained Mysteries Around the World From a debated ascent of Everest in 1924 to a European castle erected over the supposed "gateway to hell," here are five travel-related mysteries for you to debunk — or just revel in. Advertisement

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