Daven Hiskey

Joined: Nov 21, 2012

Daven has a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science and a background in mathematics, physics, astronomy, history, literature, electrical engineering, and music. He spent much of his time in college trying to set a record for course credits, student loans, and years spent to achieve a single B.S. degree that had little to do with a good portion of the classes he took.

Why Do We Call the Seasons Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter?

Why Are the Academy Awards Statuettes Called 'Oscars'?

Are Cats and Dogs Right or Left Handed, Too?

What's the Origin of the Phrase "Run Amok"?

Why is this Style of Facial Hair Called Sideburns?

Despite the fact that this particular facial hair style had been around since at least 100 BC (one of the earliest known depictions is a mosaic of Alexander the Great), sideburns were named after a specific man in the late 19th century.

What's the Difference Between Table Salt and Kosher Salt?

In truth, not much. The primary ingredient to both, not surprisingly, is sodium chloride. In fact, the U.S. government requires that any food-grade salt be a minimum of 97.5 percent pure, so any type of salt you consume in the U.S. (and most developed cou

Why Do Diet Coke and Mentos React?

Combine Diet Coke and Mentos, and the result is explosive—Diet Coke shoots out of the bottle like a miniature, sticky Old Faithful. The reaction is so intense, you can make a rocket propelled by the resulting geyser. But what's the science behind this rea

New Horizons Nears July 14 Flyby Of Pluto

Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old Girl

On March 14, 1930, 11-year-old Venetia Burney and her family were eating breakfast at their home in Oxford, England, discussing the biggest news of the day: The discovery of a new planet. As they talked about what the new planet's moniker should be, Venet

Where Did the Phrase "Caught Red Handed" Come From?

Does Drinking Alcohol Really Keep You Warm When It's Cold Out?

Alcohol is a vasodilator. When you have a drink, the volume of blood brought to the skin’s surface increases, making you feel warm.