List of All Articles with Tag 'explains'

Heat domes are masses of hot air trapped within the atmosphere by high pressure. And they're becoming more common, thanks to climate change.

There are more than 500 pubs in the United Kingdom called The Red Lion. It all traces back to King James VI and I.

Doctors can self-prescribe, but it's generally discouraged and the practice has quite a few stipulations.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue—and something else, too?

Microwave popcorn bags are often covered in words—here’s why you should pay attention to “This Side Up.”

The ‘laying vs. lying’ situation is tricky—but direct objects can help.

Your cat's weird snacking habits may be related to compulsive behavior condition—or they might just like the crinkly sound.

Here’s a brief history of Canada’s national day—which celebrates the joining of the three original provinces—and how you can celebrate.

How the rainbow became specifically associated with LGBTQ+ rights goes back to San Francisco in the late 1970s, and to one artist in particular.

Back in 1919, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. sort of made it seem like it was against the law to yell “fire“ while in a crowded theater, so we understand if you’re confused.

Depending on how much diesel you’ve poured into the tank, there’s a good to fair chance you will need a mechanic to drain your car’s fuel system.

The definition of ‘phobia’ is similar to that of ‘fear’—but there’s a big difference in the threat level.