Big Questions Answered, How and Why

There's a lot more that goes into the cost of a razor blade than just the product itself.

Typhoon Nepartak swirling over the Pacific Ocean on July 6, 2016

A “typhoon” and a “hurricane” are the same kind of storm, they just go by different names.

Get ready for non-driver's insurance.

There's a good reason for why you want to hit the snack bar upon leaving the pool.

Researchers use math to explain why jet lag happens and how travel direction plays a role.

Is “manstruation” real?

Chopping, slicing, and dicing can have different results.

If variety is the spice of life, why do we always use these two seasonings?

It all comes down to how you like your Constitution: literal, or liberally intepreted.

The concept dates back nearly 150 years, and refers to a point of pride among German immigrants.

Why not make it an even 10?

It’s all thanks to a little something called supply management.

It’s not just the Canadians who drink milks in bags—Minnesota and Wisconsin are getting in on the action, too.

Are there hidden costs attached to those big prizes? Turns out, all winners on "The Price is Right" are expected to pay up before taking possession of their prizes.

There are many different types of lined notebook paper. To help tell them apart, you might have to break out a ruler.

You can thank hangovers.

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Though the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two. And it's all in the shape of things.

There's a good reason why Mr. Whiskers turns his nose at a change in his food.

The practice is meant to settle the fizz, but how does it work?

It’s an extremely powerful position, but how does one actually land the gig?

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They mean specific things. "Natural," however, is a different story.

Being able to charge your laptop like you would at home is a perk, but how is the electrical socket grounded when you’re 35,000 feet above the Earth?

The expression been used as a fable to teach sincere repentance, by Shakespeare to convey false grief, and, more recently, by media mocking tearful politicians or murder suspects.

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The avian high-wire act, explained.

BIG QUESTIONS

Why Are Razor Blades So Expensive?

Why Are Hurricanes and Typhoons More Common in the Pacific?

Who's Responsible for Self-Driving Car Accidents?

Why Am I So Hungry After Swimming?

Why Is Jet Lag Worse After You've Traveled East?

Do Men Have a Monthly Hormone Cycle?

Does the Way You Cut a Vegetable Change Its Flavor?

Why Do We Use Salt and Pepper to Flavor Food?

Could a Former President Ever Become Vice President?

Why Do We Refer to Splitting a Bill as "Going Dutch"?

Why Does the Snooze Button Only Give You 9 More Minutes of Sleep?

Why Is Cheese So Expensive in Canada?

Why Do Canadians Drink Milk in Bags?

How Do Contestants Collect Prizes on ‘The Price Is Right’?

Why Is Lined Paper Called 'College Ruled'?

Why Are Weekends Two Days Long?

What's the Difference Between a Coffin and a Casket?

Why Are Cats Such Picky Eaters?

Does Tapping a Soda Can Really Prevent It From Fizzing Over?

How Does Someone Become a Superdelegate?

What’s the Difference Between a 'Good Source Of' and an 'Excellent Source Of' on Food Labels?

How Do Power Outlets On An Airplane Stay Grounded?

Where Does the Expression ‘Crocodile Tears’ Come From?

Why Do Birds Line Up On Telephone and Power Wires?