Why Catalina Island Put Its Bison on Birth Control
After it formed, the Catalina Island Conservancy had to figure out how to manage the island's invasive ungulates.
After it formed, the Catalina Island Conservancy had to figure out how to manage the island's invasive ungulates.
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.
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?
Here's how to tell your hamsters from your gerbils and your gerbils from your guinea pigs.
Rats and mice are vastly different in appearance and behavior, though they have one thing in common: scaring the heck out of you.
Pigs were involved in piggyback rides lexically much more than literally.
The dismissive gesture is a 1990s original thanks to two very different sitcom stars.
The term is often applied to everything from Etsy shops to trendy businesses. But what does ‘cottage industry’ really mean?
Superstition isn't the only reason you can't sit in 13A.
The origins of the nursery rhyme can tell us exactly why Humpty Dumpty is depicted as an egg.
Flat white coffee combines the best of a cappuccino and a latte.
You can always avoid the issue by spelling out “St. Patrick’s Day,” but here’s how to properly abbreviate it.
The popular piece of workout gear has a pretty insulting name, and it's all thanks to a poet and scholar.
Creating generation names like the Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z isn't always a straightforward process.
The long, winding history of Daylight Saving Time includes a few false starts and a cameo from Benjamin Franklin.
The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.
Your daily cup of coffee has been hundreds of years in the making.
Pain don't hurt, but trying to understand the difference between remakes and reboots can.
Here’s everything you need to know about the meaning, origin, and evolution of the Irish word ‘craic.’
At first glance, these marine mammals seem virtually identical. But take a closer look and you’ll see that the differences between seals vs. sea lions really do stack up.
Foxes are highly skilled hunters, which allows them to eat a variety of small animals.
When people talk about a dog and pony show today, they usually mean a flashy presentation or event that's all about appearances, with little real substance. But where does this phrase come from, and what's its history?
Canadians are known for their hospitality, but their niceness might be exaggerated.
It may be hard to tell foxes and coyotes apart from far away, but there are several key differences distinguishing them.