Big Questions Answered, How and Why

If humans ever become a multi-planet species, some would have to spend years in space. And researchers have definitely speculated whether space travel would allow for reproduction.

Damaged mirrors can certainly make one distraught.

Those unsightly black marks even have a name: mirror rot.

The “Tortoise and the Hare“ is a popular fable.

These narrative forms are similar, but not exactly the same.

These planned communities became popular in the U.S. after World War II.

We know cats purr for a variety of reasons. But the actual mechanics of how they make their signature sound remains unclear.

Let’s take a look at a few of the rules regarding duties and declarations, and see what's up with the duty-free shop.

The UK is stricter about its bottled water than the U.S., as it were.

Dasani bottled water was poised to take the UK market by storm, but shortly after it was released in 2004, Coca-Cola yanked it off shelves. Discover the real reasons why here.

How else would cats know how handsome they are?

Considering the near-magical function mirrors perform, their construction is surprisingly simple.

A revolving security door is a common sight at airports.

Leaving an airport involves getting briefly stuck between glass doors. There's a reason for that.

The U.S. Constitution doesn't specify how many Supreme Court justices are necessary—and there weren’t always nine on the bench.

The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.

They’re mostly for the barista, not the customer.

Karaoke is a beloved pastime (for some people).

We have two innovators to thank for our ability to scream-sing Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” in front of a group of strangers.

Naming a car is like naming a baby, only with a few hundred million dollars at stake.

The addictive ’80s game might also have psychological benefits.

Anyone who has ever played ‘Tetris’ knows how addictive the ’80s video game can be. Scientists say the Tetris Effect may even have psychological benefits for people coping with PTSD.