Why Do Giant Tortoises Live So Long?
Evolution, geography, and luck all may have contributed to the long lives of these gentle giants.
Evolution, geography, and luck all may have contributed to the long lives of these gentle giants.
They're old news for Europeans.
An answer from our friends at Quora.
It may look silly, but they do it to keep us safe.
The maximum soaring height of that lost party favor depends on physics.
Some enterprising students decided to find out.
All night skies are not created equal.
Scientists say the discomfort of being bored drives us to seek out dopamine-stimulating sweet or fatty foods.
Do they print up jerseys for every possible scenario and send the extras to El Salvador?
The scientific reason behind those peculiar mouth contortions.
1-800-WHAT-WHY?
What stopped no-good varmints from crawling underneath the doors?
It seems like the more we need air, the more we have to remind ourselves to get it.
As Washington, D.C. residents already know, it's because of an important holiday.
It dates back to the 13th century, and may have been a dirty court game.
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Science is a little stumped by this one.
Much like sandwiches and afternoon tea, Wellingtons are a still-practical mainstay that we can thank the British aristocracy for.