How Much Does Earth Cost?
Earth may be the most precious place we have, but it isn't priceless. We know because one scientist did the math.
2023-09-14 03:22
Why Do We Sometimes Call Aluminum Foil “Tin Foil”?
Tin foil and aluminum foil are not the same thing.
2023-09-14 01:28
Tyre Nichols: Five officers indicted on federal charges
Fiver police officers brutally beat the 29-year-old black man, who later died from his injuries.
2023-09-13 21:57
Ex-Secret Service agent reveals new JFK assassination detail
Ex-Secret Service agent Paul Landis reveals a new detail some say upends the "single bullet theory".
2023-09-13 08:58
Why Do Goats Have Such Weird Eyes?
The shape of an animal’s pupils is a clue to its place in the food chain.
2023-09-13 03:29
Why Do Truck Drivers Say “10-4”?
“10-4” isn’t any quicker than saying “OK.” But it is a storied trucker tradition.
2023-09-13 03:27
What’s the Difference Between ( ), [ ], { } and < >?
( )Parentheses (the single one is called a parenthesis), also known as curved brackets, have plenty of uses in everyday written language. Their most common use, as I’ve demonstrated already, is segregating subordinate material or asides. Usually, this is
2023-09-10 15:52
How Long Can You Drive After Your Car’s Gas Light Comes On?
Just how many miles can you drive once your car alerts you that you're running out of gas? The answer might surprise you.
2023-09-08 05:21
What Happens to Unsold Halloween Pumpkins?
The unwanted gourds can wind up in a variety of places, including your local zoo.
2023-09-06 22:20
How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway?
It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.
2023-09-05 22:45
The Reason We Call People Blamed for Things “Scapegoats”
History is filled with figures who were single-handedly—yet often undeservedly—held responsible for epic societal failures. But what do goats have to do with it?
2023-08-31 21:53
What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?
In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.
2023-08-29 21:46