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      BIG QUESTIONS

      If this is what your eyeballs feel like after trying (and failing) to see Magic Eye pictures, you're not alone.

      Why Can't Some People See Magic Eye Pictures?

      Magic Eye pictures have been called “the world’s most famous—and infamously frustrating—optical illusion.” Here’s what might be going on if you can’t see them.

      Matt Soniak

      Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch over Raymond Calais of the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI.

      What Happens to the Losing Team’s Pre-Printed Championship Shirts?

      For each year’s Super Bowl showdown, manufacturers and retailers will produce and stock two sets of T-shirts, hats, and other merchandise that declares each team the champ. So who gets the losing team’s stuff?

      Matt Soniak

      Greetings from the cockpit.

      Why Is It Called a ‘Cockpit’?

      The flight deck has long been known by a peculiar term—one that probably has to do with roosters.

      Jake Rossen



      If you guessed gopher, you‘re correct.

      What’s the Difference Between Gophers and Groundhogs?

      If you’re planning an early February trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, you might want to know the difference between groundhogs and gophers.

      Kirstin Fawcett


      Dory and Marlin in Finding Nemo (2003).

      What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?

      Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

      Jake Rossen


      Liquid gold.

      Why Is Bottled Water So Expensive?

      We pay billions for something that comes out of a faucet for pennies. Here’s why.

      Jake Rossen


      Why Was February Chosen to Celebrate Black History Month?

      Since 1976, Black History month has been celebrated in February and it's because of two specific dates on the calendar.

      Jake Rossen
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