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How Did King Tut Die?
History's most famous child ruler was also the result of inbreeding, which sure didn't help his longevity much.
BIG QUESTIONS
How Are Hurricane Categories Determined?
In order to assign a numeric category value to a hurricane, meteorologists look to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Why Do McDonald's McFlurry Spoons Have Square Holes in the Handle?
No, you're not supposed to use the square McFlurry spoons from McDonald's like a straw.
How Do Odor Neutralizers Like Febreze Work?
A clever chemical reaction does more than just mask that wet dog smell. It can actually render it invisible to your nose.
Why Do Car Steering Wheels Feel Sticky?
Other than when you spill a Big Gulp on them, we mean.
What's the Oldest City in America?
The oldest city in the U.S. predates Jamestown by more than 40 years.
What Do ‘Cc’ and ‘Bcc’ Actually Stand For?
Though the meanings of ‘cc’ and ‘bcc’ haven’t changed over the years, the technology that uses them definitely has.
Why Do Dogs Eat Dirt?
Some dogs munch on dirt the way humans dig into ice cream. But why?
Where Did the Phrase 'Look Ma, No Hands!' Originate?
The boast has become a signal that someone is about to do something very stupid. But who said it first?
What's the Difference Between a Sound and a Noise?
'Noise' and 'sound' are often used interchangeably—even when they shouldn't be.
Why Do We Refer to Movies as “The Silver Screen”?
The origin of the phrase ‘silver screen’ is less about movies and more about how people watched them in the good old days.
Why Do We Say People Pass ‘With Flying Colors’?
Like so many other phrases, the meaning of ‘pass with flying colors’ has nautical roots.
How Many Hours Do People Spend Working in a Year?
You may need a vacation after seeing how many hours the average employee spends working per year.
Consignment Shop vs. Thrift Store: What’s the Difference?
The differences between consignment and thrift stores go a little deeper than profit margins.
How Many Licks Does It Really Take To Get To The Center Of A Tootsie Pop? Scientists Have Attempted to Find Out
In the decades since Tootsie Roll Industries first posed the question, several people have attempted to find the answer.
Do Postage Stamps Expire?
Can you really use that book of Elvis stamps you grabbed back in the 1990s? Yes, but there's a catch.
What Causes a Heat Wave?
The conditions for stifling heat are pretty easy to explain, and so is the solution: Keep cool.
What's the Meaning Behind the Metal Stars You Often See on Old Houses?
The five-pointed star is common in the northeast and has been rumored to represent everything from the Amish to swingers.
How Many Bones Are There in the Human Body?
While there's a common answer to the number of bones contained within the human body, it's not exactly accurate.
Do You Really Need to Wait 30 Minutes After Eating to Go Swimming?
Parents everywhere have scared kids into thinking that pre-pool hot dog could spell the end. Boy Scouts may be to blame.
Why Do Baby Deer Have Spots?
A baby deer’s white spots aren’t there to make it look extra cute.
How Many Beers Are in a Keg?
Here’s a quick guide to keg sizes and capacities.
How Many Teeth Do Sharks Have?
The answer to how many teeth a shark has is surprisingly complicated.
What Is the World’s Largest City?
The most populous city on Earth has more residents than the entire state of Texas or the whole continent of Australia.