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What's the Kennection? #44

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Why Do We Yawn? Science Has Some Theories

The short answer is that no one really knows why we yawn. But people have theories.

The Robosaurus must eat, preferably economy sedans.

When the Car-Eating, Airplane-Devouring Robosaurus Roamed the Earth

With 12,000 pounds of bite force, this 40-foot-tall robot ate cars like candy—and audiences ate it up.

The Most Beautiful Buildings in the World, Mapped

One of them is still under construction.

The 10 Worst Presidents in American History, According to Historians

According to historians, these are the worst American presidents ever to hold the highest office in the land.

This Online Tool Proves That Drawing a Perfect Circle Is Harder Than It Looks

How close does your circle get to perfect?

Mauna Loa erupts in Hawaii. A hypothetical eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano would be thousands of times larger.

What is a Supervolcano?

What distinguishes this kind of volcano from regular volcanoes, and what will happen if—or when—one erupts?

11 Things You Should Know About Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’

It took Toni Morrison years to write her debut novel—which was initially a flop. Here are some other things you might not know about 'The Bluest Eye.'

Flight delayed or canceled? Here's what to do.

12 Things To Do When Your Flight's Canceled or Delayed

The next time you're stranded at an airport because of a flight delay or cancellation, follow these expert tips—and have a better chance at maintaining your sanity.

The World’s Best McDonald’s Is in Wales, According to a Michelin-Starred Chef

Chef Gareth Ward says, “Welshpool McDonald's is on a different level.”

You should always keep an ice scraper in your car during winter.

The Right Way to Use an Ice Scraper on Your Car

This winter, take advantage of a feature on your ice scraper you may be ignoring.

An older version of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.'

11 Facts About Judy Blume’s 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret'

'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,' may technically be middle-aged now—the frequently banned pre-teen tale by Judy Blume turned 50 in 2020—but its lessons are for the ages.

The next time you go to Ireland, you’ll know what they mean when they say “craic.”

31 Irish Slang Terms You Should Know

Do you know your 'craic' from your 'cat'? If you read this wee list, no one will be able to slag you.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in the new poster for 'Titanic.'

‘Titanic’ Is Headed Back to Theaters for Its 25th Anniversary—In 3D

You can grab tickets for you and your friend who’s somehow never seen James Cameron’s ‘Titanic’ movie.

Beekeepers may have one less thing to worry about.

Science Buzz: A New Honeybee Vaccine Could Help Save Colonies

This vaccine could help honeybees combat American foulbrood, a disease that can wipe out entire colonies.

There are some good ones—we pinkie promise.

Air Fryers and Porch Pirates: Here Are 20 of the Oxford English Dictionary’s Nearly 700 New Entries

The dictionary’s new words range from acronyms like ‘CODA’ to slang like ‘sh**housery.”

America’s 50 Best Cities for Jobs in 2023

On the hunt for job opportunities? Head to Columbia—in South Carolina or Maryland.

Ms. Frizzles adventures were no ordinary field trips.

12 Magical Facts About ‘The Magic School Bus’

Who wouldn’t want a teacher like Ms. Frizzle? Take a ride down memory lane with these 12 facts about ‘The Magic School Bus.’

How the 5 Fingers Got Their Names

You use your hands every day to do thousands of things, but have you ever wondered why you refer to your fingers by names like 'thumb' and 'pinky'?

Here’s How to Get Free Burger King Fries Every Week

Burger King’s Royal Perks program, which is free to join, promises its members lots of free French fries.

Turns out, those weird shapes actually serve a pretty big function.

What Are Those Circles and Squares on My Car’s Bumper?

Those funky circles and squares you might see on a car’s bumper aren’t just for show—they actually come in handy if you ever need your car towed.

It’s time to get scientific about your stone skipping.

Bulkier Stones May Give You Superior Skipping Action, According to Science

Everything you knew about skipping stones has been a lie.

Megafauna like woolly mammoths dominated during the ice age.

20 Cool Facts About the Ice Age

From what causes ice ages and how many we’ve had, to the species that thrived and the ones that died, here’s what you need to know.

Before reaching for the tweezers, try these less painful methods for removing a splinter.

6 Simple and Painless Ways to Remove a Splinter

From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.

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