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When your internet's productivity issues are directly correlated to your own.

Does Bad Weather Really Affect Your Internet?

“Why is my internet so slow?” is an evergreen question, but people tend to ask it more often during bad weather. Here’s why.

Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?

Is this a cat’s version of a happy dance? Are they showing off for spectators? What’s going on here?

If you're writing a conditional statement, then you should use then.

Then vs. Than: When to Use Which

‘More than’ or ‘more then’ isn’t a matter of opinion. But there was a time when they were interchangeable.

Stylish and practical, the golf ball is a design marvel.

Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?

The dimples on a golf ball aren't just for show or design aesthetics. They can dramatically change the game of golf.

Why Do Fire Departments Have Chaplains?

What does a fire department chaplain do? It all depends on where they work—here’s how they help out.

Traffic Citation vs. Ticket: What's the Difference?

Getting a traffic ticket can be an expensive mistake. But is there a difference between a ticket and a citation? And what about a warning?

Why Is There a Light in Your Refrigerator, But Not in the Freezer?

The reason your refrigerator light doesn’t have a friend in the freezer comes down to cost-benefit analysis.

Where Does the Phrase ‘Tying the Knot’ Come From?

The phrase "tying the knot" originated in medieval times during the practice of handfasting, but still holds strong to this day.

Watching television can influence how much we eat.

Appetite for Distraction: Does Watching TV Make You Hungrier?

Settling in for a night of binge-watching can have a significant effect on our potential for binge-eating.

What Is Earwax, Anyway?

The smelly gunk coming out of your ears is actually good for you, which is more than we can say about anything else oozing out of your body.

Why Are Baby Carrots Always So Wet?

There is a good reason why baby carrots tend to be slimier than their full-sized counterparts—and it has to do with the white stuff you sometimes see on the outside of them.

They really could be immunologists, virologists, or epidemiologists.

Immunologist vs. Virologist vs. Epidemiologist: What’s the Difference?

What does an epidemiologist do? Not the same thing as an immunologist or a virologist. Here’s how to keep them straight.

Without euchre, we'd have zero Joker movies.

Why Are There Two Jokers in a Deck of Cards?

Decks of cards include jokers due to the power of one very popular 19th-century card game called euchre.

Nelson Rockefeller (left) resigned as New York's governor after Gerald Ford (right) chose him as vice president. Rockefeller's lieutenant governor Malcolm Wilson took over.

What’s the Gubernatorial Line of Succession in the United States?

The lieutenant governor is to the gubernatorial line of succession what the vice president is to the presidential line of succession. Yes, there are exceptions.

Lots of restaurants are closed on Mondays, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

The Reason So Many Restaurants Are Closed on Mondays

Your favorite dining establishment may lock its doors at the beginning of the week. Here's why that's not such a bad thing.

What Is the Mandela Effect?

If you remember the Berenstein Bears or the movie 'Shazam' starring Sinbad, you're a victim of the Mandela effect.

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Why Do Performers Say 'Break a Leg'?

The tongue-in-cheek—and superstitious—saying "break a leg" has several possible origins in the theater world.

LeBron James's most recent Olympics appearance at the 2012 London Games.

Why Do So Many NBA Stars Skip the Olympics?

LeBron James’s last Olympic basketball appearance was back in 2012. But he and his fellow NBA players have good reasons for skipping the Games.

Why Do Chefs Season Food From High Up?

It’s not just Salt Bae—this cooking hack is used by home and pro chefs alike. Here’s how it helps improve your dish.

Why Do Police Officers Wear Blue?

The dark blue uniforms worn by police officers date back to the early police departments of the 19th century.

We all have nipples. Sometimes they hurt. Here's why.

Why Do Nipples Hurt?

There are a few reasons why nipples can feel sore, but the most common can be found in your laundry hamper.

The Reason Reading Makes You Sleepy

If you’re trying to teach yourself how to fall asleep faster, reading before bed is a good habit to pick up—here’s why.

Why Do Baseball Players Wear Stirrups?

The longtime fashion tradition has its roots in the 1800s, when players wanted to show off their sexy calves for the ladies.

Chicken nuggets gained worldwide popularity via McDonald's, but their invention began with a poultry and food science science professor at Cornell University.

Who Invented Chicken Nuggets?

In 1981, McDonald's introduced the Chicken McNugget to the world and changed the face of bite-sized poultry bits forever. But it never would have happened if it hadn't been for food and poultry scientist Robert C. Baker.

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