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Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays?

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Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays?

Why Are Left-Handed People Called Southpaws?

Notable southpaw Tommy John pitching for the New York Yankees in the 1980s.

Why Are Left-Handed People Called Southpaws?

What Is the Longest Song Ever Recorded

More cowbell, please.

What Is the Longest Song Ever Recorded

Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: What's the Difference?

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Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: What's the Difference?

Margarine vs. Butter: What’s the Difference—and Which Is Healthier?

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Why Do Restaurants Serve Free Bread?

Bread is everywhere at restaurants.

What Are Those Domes on the Side of the Highway Used For?

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Coat vs. Jacket: What’s the Difference?

Coats and jackets living together in harmony.

Brown Eggs vs. White Eggs: What’s the Difference?

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What's the Difference Between Men's and Women's Razors?

It's not just about color.

What Are NFTs Anyway?

In March 2021, digital artist Beeple sold a JPG of Everydays: The First 5000 Days for a record-setting $69.3 million.

Hair in Your Food Is Gross—But Is It Dangerous to Your Health?

A hairy situation in more ways than one.

Why Do Dogs Yawn?

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Why Do We Use the Word Mug as a Synonym for Face?

Historic pottery molds of Toby jugs from 1888.

Why Do Eggshells Sometimes Have Weird Bumps and Spots?

Spots on eggs are a common--and usually harmless--occurrence.

Solstice vs. Equinox: What’s the Difference?

An image of the March equinox taken by the GOES-13 satellite in 2013.