BIG QUESTIONS

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

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.

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

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.

Whoever started 'from scratch’ didn’t actually do it in the kitchen—and ‘scratch’ has nothing to do with clawing ingredients together with your bare hands.

You can call the fire department if you see a cat stuck in a tree, but they might decline your plea for help.

The bite-sized vegetable snack makes for a crunchy appetizer. But how do baby carrots get on your plate?

Major League players often warm up with a special ring on their bats. What is it, who invented it, and is it going to help your team win?

Hotel guests are almost always treated to vibrant white sheets. And no, it's not because it's easier to see bedbugs.

You can look up and find white, red, blue, and yellow stars, but green stars are missing from the night sky.

It's called a cutaneous marginal pouch, and while science is a little uncertain of its true purpose, it can double as a B&B for ticks.

You may not use the self-cleaning feature on your oven. If you do, be aware that it gets very, very hot and can kill your pet bird. (Seriously.)