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What Do A.M. and P.M. Stand For?
The abbreviations are widely understood as “morning” and “afternoon,” but what do the Latin translations actually mean?
BIG QUESTIONS
Does Febreze Really “Trap” Bad Odors?
When you spritz some Febreze into the air, it actually uses compounds called cyclodextrins to trap those odor-causing molecules.
Did William Henry Harrison Really Die of Pneumonia?
People are still torn over the belief that the ninth president died of pneumonia after not wearing a coat to his inauguration.
Why Do Cats Follow You to the Bathroom?
Cats love to lurk around tubs like feline voyeurs. What causes this behavior?
Should You Keep Your Pets Indoors During a Solar Eclipse?
Humans will gaze in awe at the sun during the Great North American total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, but for your pets, it will be just a normal day.
Why Are Bagpipes Played at Police Funerals?
The bagpipe is a tradition at first responder services. How did that happen?
Why Aren’t There B Batteries?
Once upon a time, there used to be B batteries, but they’re not manufactured anymore. Here’s why they disappeared from shelves.
Why Are Wendy’s Burgers Square?
The shape of Wendy’s square burgers has nothing to do with taste and everything to do with marketing.
Pigs vs. Hogs: What’s the Difference?
Though they’re technically the same animal, there’s an important difference between pigs and hogs. Boars are a different story altogether.
How Do Teeth Whiteners Work?
The main ingredient for a whiter smile? Hydrogen peroxide.
What Does “SOS” Stand For?
You know it's a distress signal, but what does it actually stand for? A lot of people think it's an abbreviation for “save our souls.” (It's not.)
Is Death by Guillotine Painless?
Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin described the guillotine's effect as being “Like a cool breath on the back of the neck.” Anne Boleyn would likely disagree.
How Did ‘Bunny’ Become a Word for ‘Rabbit’?
When it comes to abbreviations for animal names, doggy for dog makes sense, as does kitty for cat, when you think about it: Kitty comes from the word kitten. But where does bunny for rabbit come from?
How Did Jelly Beans Become an Easter Candy?
Jelly beans are a staple of Easter baskets, but how did they get there?
Why Do We Capitalize ‘I’?
Some languages capitalize several of their pronouns. Some don’t capitalize any of them. English just capitalizes ‘I’—but why?
How Big Is the Library of Congress?
The ”world’s largest public library,” the Library of Congress holds more than 160 million items.
What’s the Right Way to Eat a Chocolate Easter Bunny?
Is there a right way to eat a chocolate Easter bunny? For candy enthusiasts, there’s a clear favorite among the many ways to devour one.
Why Do We Eat Chocolate Bunnies at Easter?
As far as holidays go, Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales—that’s a lot of chocolate bunnies.
Hamster vs. Gerbil vs. Guinea Pig: What’s the Difference?
Here's how to tell your hamsters from your gerbils and your gerbils from your guinea pigs.
Can You Really Go Blind Staring at a Solar Eclipse?
Total solar eclipse mania is gripping the United States. Should the wide-eyed and unprotected hazard a peek at this rare phenomenon?
Rat vs. Mouse: What's the Difference?
Rats and mice are vastly different in appearance and behavior, though they have one thing in common: scaring the heck out of you.
How Do Owls Fly So Silently?
Owl feathers’ special structures help the wise birds sneak up on their meals.
Why Do We Call It a ‘Piggyback’ Ride?
Pigs were involved in piggyback rides lexically much more than literally.
Do Sharks Really Not Get Cancer?
As the thinking goes, sharks don’t get cancer, so the pills will keep you from getting it, too. But there’s a problem with that theory.