It wasn't that long ago that online sports betting was illegal throughout the U.S. But over the last few years, it's become legal in many states and people can't get enough. In many places, you can now bet on virtually any game at any time, right on your phone. So how did we go from no online sports betting to these gambling companies airing dozens of ads every game? The answer, as always, is money.

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When you order online, it doesn't always work out. Maybe what you bought doesn't fit, you got the wrong item or you just don't like it. To you, a return might be a bit of a hassle with driving somewhere to drop it off. For retailers, though, it's a nightmare.

In 2013, the word "selfie" was added to the dictionary. It's defined as "a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media." But selfies existed long before 2013. The first selfie might be much older than you think.

Microwave ovens have been around since about the 1950s. Back then, they were enormous boxes made specifically for industrial kitchens. If you've heard how microwaves were invented, you might know the tale of a scientist and a chocolate bar. It turns out there is much more to the story that will truly surprise you.

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