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Is It Safe to Eat Snow?
Fresh snow might look tasty, but just because it looks clean doesn’t mean it actually is.
Why Do Most Dogs Have Brown Eyes?
The "buy her brown contacts pls" meme is backed up by evolutionary science.
The Reason Why You Can’t Drink Airplane Bathroom Water
Glugging tap water on a plane is a terrible idea.
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For two decades, the original copy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech was stashed inside a Harry Truman biography for safekeeping.
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How a love of drinking and Britain’s 18th-century Toby jugs might have inspired the slang word for ‘face.’
Why Is Australia Both a Country And a Continent?
The definition of a continent isn't as concrete as you might expect, but a few qualities help earn Australia that distinction.
Why Do Fire Trucks Come When You Call for an Ambulance?
Why does the fire department show up for emergency calls if nothing is on fire?
Why Don’t We Want to ‘Open a Can of Worms’?
Opening a can of worms, metaphorically speaking, is trying to solve a problem and ending up in more trouble. And the idiom really does refer to actual worms.
Disc vs. Disk: What’s the Difference?
Deciding to write 'disc' or 'disk' depends on what kind of disc it is. Sometimes.
Why Do We Make New Year’s Resolutions?
Every time a new year rolls around, people set out to better themselves. But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did this tradition come from? We can start by blaming the ancient Babylonians.
Why Does the New Year Start on January 1?
Ever wonder why the new year officially starts on January 1? Turns out, you can thank Pope Gregory XIII—and Julius Caesar.
Why Do We ‘Ring In’ the New Year?
The meaning of ‘ring in the New Year’ is now mostly metaphorical, but it used to involve literal ringing.
Why Is the Space Needle Shaped Like That?
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Boxing Day occurs on December 26, and continues to be a big day for shopping.
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The meaning of ‘Bah, humbug!’ is a little more layered than what people normally attribute to Ebenezer Scrooge of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Why Is Holly a Symbol of Christmas?
The hardy plant’s ability to stay vibrant through the winter made it a natural choice for pre-Christian winter festivals, but why is holly now associated with Christmas?
Can You Bring Knitting Needles On a Plane?
Traveling with two sharp sticks can get a little tricky.
HSA vs. FSA: What’s the Difference?
The differences between HSAs and FSAs include how they’re set up, how much you can contribute, and who qualifies.
What Is Figgy Pudding Anyway?
Figgy pudding might be a fixture in Christmas carol lyrics, but you've probably never seen it in person. So just what is this British dish we've been singing about for all these years?
How Did Eggnog Get Its Name?
The ‘egg’ part of ‘eggnog’ is obvious. The ‘nog’ is a little more mysterious—possibly involving noggins and/or grog.
Why Does Snow Squeak When You Step On It?
Snow crunches underneath your feet during the winter months and makes a loud sound. Turns out, science is the reason why it does.