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 03:18
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 03:17
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 15:54
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 22:47
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 21:59
California professor accused of faking Native American ancestry reaches agreement to resign
An ethnic studies professor who was accused of claiming to be Native American has agreed to part ways next year with the University of California Riverside following a complaint filed by colleagues, documents show.
2023-08-29 07:54
Why Artificial Banana Flavor Doesn’t Quite Taste Like Bananas
Despite what people often claim, the Gros Michel isn't to blame.
2023-08-29 03:29
Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?
Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.
2023-08-28 23:56
VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.
2023-08-16 10:16
Can You Actually Suck the Poison Out of a Snakebite?
You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?
2023-08-16 03:52
Why Are St. Bernards Always Depicted With Barrels Around Their Necks?
The barrels we see around St. Bernards' necks in paintings and cartoons is the invention of an artist named Edwin Henry Landseer.
2023-08-12 02:49
Chicken Tenders vs. Chicken Fingers: What's the Difference?
All fried chicken tenders qualify as fingers, but not all chicken fingers are tenders.
2023-08-11 22:19