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Why Do Dogs Drool?

Not all dogs drool, but when they do, bring a towel.

Why Do Dogs Drool?

Sunny D Isn't Orange Juice—Here's What It Really Is

Mike Mozart, Flickr // CC BY 2.0

Sunny D Isn't Orange Juice—Here's What It Really Is

Jealousy vs. Envy: What’s the Difference?

Is this cat jealous or envious?

Jealousy vs. Envy: What’s the Difference?

Why Is Frankenstein’s Monster Green?

Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's (green) Monster in James Whale's Frankenstein (1931).

Why Is Frankenstein’s Monster Green?

Just How Deep Is the Ocean? Watch and See

Bobbing along on the bottom of the beautiful briny sea is often easier said than done.

Why Do Ghosts Say ‘Boo’?

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Does Bad Weather Really Affect Your Internet?

When your internet's productivity issues are directly correlated to your own.

Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?

Shake it out.

What Was the First Banned Book in History?

Karl Aspelin, Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons

Why Do We Tell People to Take Something 'With a Grain of Salt'?

A grain of salt a day keeps the misinformation away.

Then vs. Than: When to Use Which

If you're writing a conditional statement, then you should use then.

Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?

Stylish and practical, the golf ball is a design marvel.

Why Do Fire Departments Have Chaplains?

Chaplains sometimes suit up, too.

Traffic Citation vs. Ticket: What's the Difference?

"You have a terrible day, sir."

Why Is There a Light in Your Refrigerator, But Not in the Freezer?

Who eats an apple as a midnight snack?

Where Does the Phrase ‘Tying the Knot’ Come From?

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