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Who Was General Tso, and What Does He Have to Do with Chicken?
The most popular Chinese takeout dish in the U.S. is a sweet, spicy, saucy chicken entree named after a famous Hunanese general who actually preferred pork.
BIG QUESTIONS
Why Are Convertible Cars Disappearing From American Roads?
Consumer tastes have shifted over the past 20 years.
Why Do We Call the 2000s “the Aughts”?
Suggestions for what to call the period of time from 2000–2009 ranged from ‘the nillies’ and ‘the oh-ohs’ to ‘the double zeroes’ and ‘the noughties.’ So how’d we land on ‘the aughts’?
Why Do Dogs Lift Their Leg to Pee?
Some dogs lift their leg to pee as a way of marking their territory. But they also do it as a way of letting other dogs know they're the baddest canine in town.
Why Do Pick-Up Truck Beds Have Grooves on the Sides?
Pick-up truck beds are here to make your life easier—if you know how to use them.
What’s the Difference Between a Lake and a Pond?
The U.S. government has some ideas.
Why Does Flushing the Toilet Change the Shower Temperature?
It's what every shower-taker dreads—but it doesn't have to be this way.
Why Do We Say “Crickets” When It’s Silent?
Cricket chirps can reach 100 decibels. So why do we use them as a byword for ‘silence’?
Why Do Brides Carry Bouquets?
You’d be laughed out of the wedding party for suggesting garlic for a bridal bouquet today, but it used to be pretty common.
Why Do Tennis Balls Come in Airtight Containers?
The key to holding court? A fresh can of tennis balls.
How Do Astronauts Get Drinking Water on the ISS?
Astronauts spending time at the International Space Station stay hydrated with a refreshing, filtered blend of recycled shower water and pee.
How Long Can You Leave Your Cat Home Alone?
According to experts, the answer is a lot shorter than you may think.
What Is Code-Switching—And Why Do We Do It?
Code-switching goes beyond language—here's what it means and why it happens.
Why Do Milk Jugs Have Those Inverted Circles?
The concave circles built into the sides of plastic milk jugs are an important part of their design.
What Are Those Lines on a Car’s Rear Windshield?
Horizontal lines run across the rear glass on most cars. Here's why.
What Did the Original American Colonists Sound Like?
Did 17th-century immigrants to the 13 colonies have modern British accents? First, we need to figure out what a “British accent” is.
Grasshoppers vs. Locusts: What’s the Difference?
All locusts are grasshoppers, but not all grasshoppers are locusts.
Where Does the Word ‘Hoser’ Come From?
As brothers Bob and Doug McKenzie on ‘SCTV,’ actors Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas made ‘hoser’ popular—and there are plenty of theories about the word’s origin.
Why Is It Called a “Tennis Bracelet”?
Chris Evert’s tennis bracelets made tennis bracelets a thing. But the origin story gets mistold quite often.
Why Does Honey Come in Bear-Shaped Bottles?
The adorable bear honey bottle design helped launch Dutch Gold Honey to national success. Here’s how it came to be.
Is It Possible to Overdose on Vitamins?
Too much of anything, even a helpful or healthy thing, can hurt you. Medication? Definitely. Water? Absolutely. Exercise? You bet. Vitamins? Quite possibly.
How Do You Handcuff a One-Armed Person?
Adaptability comes in handy. So does a belt.
Why Do We Say “PU” When Something Stinks?
Sadly, ‘PU’ isn’t an initialism for “Pretty unsavory!”, “Putrid, ugh!”, or even “Please use (deodorant)!”
How Do Photo-Averse Amish Deal With ID Cards?
Many Amish believe photos are forbidden. So how can they do anything requiring a photo ID?