BIG QUESTIONS

Watch the Olympics and you might notice a number of medalists gnawing on their gold or silver prize like an old-time prospector. They already know it tastes like victory, so what's the deal?

Here's a quick, stripped-down primer on everyone's favorite icy alternative to shuffleboard.

Athletes in the Winter Games who win big might need to have a talk with their accountants: It's considered income.

If you attend a Super Bowl party on Sunday, you’ll probably hear at least one casual football viewer ask, “How do they get that yellow first-down line on the field?”

How a throwaway comment turned into a long-lasting Super Bowl tradition.

We often hear about the plights of the Third World, and most of us have our share of First World problems. But is there something in between—a Second World?

The answer is slightly counter-intuitive.

Both the House and the Senate have their own Sergeant at Arms, and their visibility is highest during the State of the Union address. But what do they do the other 364 days of the year?

Felines wear their emotions on their tails.

The reason behind the limited color choice is simple.

And when did Uga start showing up on the sidelines?

We get to the core of the issue.