BIG QUESTIONS

Some communities have ordinances banning teens from knocking on doors. But are they justified?

Cats and “Pspsps” go together like toddlers and the crinkling wrapper of a candy bar that you were trying to eat in secret. What gives?

Tin foil and aluminum foil are not the same thing.

The shape of an animal’s pupils is a clue to its place in the food chain.

To block microwave radiation, all you need is a simple screen.

Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing are two creamy sauces that are often confused for one another. So what’s the story?

Just how many miles can you drive once your car alerts you that you're running out of gas? The answer might surprise you.

The unwanted gourds can wind up in a variety of places, including your local zoo.

History is filled with figures who were single-handedly—yet often undeservedly—held responsible for epic societal failures. But what do goats have to do with it?

In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.

The two brined meats are both delicious, but they're prepared in very different ways.

Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.