When Did the Do Not Call List Stop Working?It still exists, but it's much harder to enforce than it used to be.
What Was the Original Reason for the 25th Amendment?The 25th Amendment has been in the news a lot lately. But what led to its establishment in the first place?
Why Is There a Huge Cotton Ball in My Aspirin Bottle?You’ll be happy to know that there’s a reason for all that pill packing material—and even happier to know that it’s a dying trend.
Why Are So Many Cartoon Characters Yellow?The color is a favorite choice of animators for a very good reason.
Did Tracey Ullman Get Rich Off The Simpsons?Springfield’s most beloved family didn’t start out with their own network show.
Why is Trader Joe's Wine Cheaper Than Bottled Water?At $1.99 a bottle, Charles Shaw wine is cheaper than an equivalent volume of Aquafina. We investigate.
The Great Girl Scout Cookie Shortage of World War IIIn 1943, the Girl Scouts brought terrible news to the homefront.
What Is the Difference Between a Crevice and a Crevasse?One has to do with rocks, and another with glaciers.
Why Do We Use the Same Voice to Talk to Babies and Dogs?Nope, it's not because they're equally adorable.
What Do Those Numbers on the Bottom of Plastic Bottles Mean?The single-digit stamp helps determine the ultimate fate of your trash.
What Does a U.S. Ambassador Really Do?The answer depends a lot on whether you bought your way into the job.