How Did They Measure the Height of Mt. Everest?
It's not as simple as whipping out a really big tape measure.
It's not as simple as whipping out a really big tape measure.
The mechanics of car locks are more complicated than you might think.
There's a very real reason why your grandmother’s chicken soup makes you feel better when you're sick.
First, let's define "steep" ...
If you have no idea what we're talking about, go brush your teeth and chug some orange juice.
If you don't rinse your produce, it's time to start.
The truth behind the trope.
You might want to think twice before trying it.
Diners were the original pop-up stores.
Some went to prison. Others went into business.
Clapping is a nearly subconscious act—but when and why did we start standing up to do it?
If they did, it would be a basketball-sized elimination.
It depends on your blood type.
They're not completely interchangeable.
Not all cats love it.
It's a bit of a catch-22.
It's a marvel of poop-related engineering.
Today, people around the globe will feel uneasy about getting out of bed, leaving their homes, or going about their normal daily routines, all because of a superstition.
It doesn't always mean you're anxious.
You can be pronounced or declared dead, but only a few people can do the former.
Before the 20th century, concert musicians might tune their instruments to wildly different pitches, depending on where they were playing.