Why Don’t Cars Have Hood Ornaments Anymore?
Cars used to sport exquisite pieces of art on their hoods. What happened?
2023-09-27 21:22
The Senator Menendez case raises major questions for US intelligence
The indictment unveiled on Friday against Sen. Robert Menendez marks another chapter in a series of troubling allegations that have dogged the New Jersey Democrat for years, marking the second time in a decade that he has faced corruption charges. The question the indictment leaves unanswered is, did the Egyptian government target an influential United States senator to do its bidding on Capitol Hill?
2023-09-27 08:45
Why is Connecticut Called the “Nutmeg State”?
Technically, it’s not. Connecticut’s “official nickname” is the “Constitution State.”
2023-09-27 02:24
The Reason Boston is Called “Beantown”
Among nicknames like “The Athens of America,” “The Cradle of Liberty,” and “The Hub of the Universe,” “Beantown” sounds very out of place.
2023-09-26 23:55
Why Do People Say the Moon is Made of Cheese?
The moon-made-of-cheese rumor may have started with a hungry wolf and a crafty fox.
2023-09-21 23:45
Why Is Sneakily Leaving Called an “Irish” Goodbye or Exit?
What is an Irish goodbye—and why is it called that?
2023-09-21 21:21
Turbulence in China's top ranks raises questions about Xi Jinping's rule
At the onset of his unprecedented third term, Xi Jinping stacked China's top ranks with a slate of loyalists who he presumably hoped would smooth the paths to achieve his grand vision for China.
2023-09-20 06:21
How Old Is Too Old for Trick or Treating?
Some communities have ordinances banning teens from knocking on doors. But are they justified?
2023-09-19 21:19
Why Do Dogs Scratch Their Beds Before Lying Down?
Your dog’s instinct to furiously dig at their bed before falling asleep would make a lot more sense in the wild.
2023-09-19 03:48
Why Do Cats Respond to “Pspsps”?
Cats and “Pspsps” go together like toddlers and the crinkling wrapper of a candy bar that you were trying to eat in secret. What gives?
2023-09-18 21:16
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? Good luck getting him to talk about it
There's a "Blank Space" when it comes to information about what, if anything, is going on with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
2023-09-18 20:54
The Reason Why People Who Cross Picket Lines Are Called ‘Scabs’
By the late 1700s, laborers adopted the insult to refer to workers who wouldn’t join a strike, a union, or take part in organized labor and undermined their fellow workers.
2023-09-15 00:22