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Why Did Ronald McDonald Disappear?
The McDonald’s mascot has been keeping a low profile for years. Some people think they know why.
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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Find out how factors like age, hair type, and lifestyle influence your ideal shampoo routine.
Why Is the Vlasic Pickles Mascot a Stork?
Vlasic has used a stork to market its pickles for decades. But how did a bird known for bringing babies suddenly start selling pickles?
Can We Have Babies in Space?
If humans ever become a multi-planet species, some would have to spend years in space. And researchers have definitely speculated whether space travel would allow for reproduction.
Why Do Mirrors Have Black Spots?
Those unsightly black marks even have a name: mirror rot.
Fable vs. Folktale vs. Myth: What’s the Difference?
These narrative forms are similar, but not exactly the same.
Why Are Some Towns Called “Bedroom Communities”?
These planned communities became popular in the U.S. after World War II.
How Do Cats Purr?
We know cats purr for a variety of reasons. But the actual mechanics of how they make their signature sound remains unclear.
How Does Duty-Free Work?
Let’s take a look at a few of the rules regarding duties and declarations, and see what's up with the duty-free shop.
Why Can’t You Buy Dasani Bottled Water in the UK?
Dasani bottled water was poised to take the UK market by storm, but shortly after it was released in 2004, Coca-Cola yanked it off shelves. Discover the real reasons why here.
How Do Mirrors Work?
Considering the near-magical function mirrors perform, their construction is surprisingly simple.
Why Do We Need to Pass Through Three Glass Doors at Airport Exits?
Leaving an airport involves getting briefly stuck between glass doors. There's a reason for that.
Why Are There 9 Supreme Court Justices?
The U.S. Constitution doesn't specify how many Supreme Court justices are necessary—and there weren’t always nine on the bench.
Why Do Basketball Players Wear Arm Sleeves?
The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.
What Do the Lines on Starbucks Cups Mean?
They’re mostly for the barista, not the customer.
Who Created Karaoke?
We have two innovators to thank for our ability to scream-sing Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” in front of a group of strangers.
How Do Cars Get Their Names?
Naming a car is like naming a baby, only with a few hundred million dollars at stake.
What Is the Tetris Effect?
Anyone who has ever played ‘Tetris’ knows how addictive the ’80s video game can be. Scientists say the Tetris Effect may even have psychological benefits for people coping with PTSD.
Why Is It Called a “Soap Opera”?
How did daytime dramas like “Guiding Light” and “General Hospital” become known as “soap operas”? It's all thanks to commercials.
Antiques vs. Memorabilia vs. Collectibles: What’s the Difference?
Do you often mix up antiques, memorabilia, and collectibles? If so, it‘s about time you learned the difference.
What Exactly Is Beef Tallow?
What it is, what it's used for, and whether it lives up to the hype.
What Happens If You Shoot a Gun in Space?
Space shootouts are possible. The Soviets proved it.
Why Did Toys Disappear From Cereal Boxes?
The days of police badges and lightsaber spoons lurking in boxes are over. Kids now get QR codes. What happened?
How Do Astronauts Breathe in Space?
Engineers have had to come up with some interesting ways to generate oxygen for astronauts in the vacuum of space.