BIG QUESTIONS

How did we come to associate sleeping and snoring with the letter ‘Z’? The origins trace back farther than you might think but are tied to early 20th-century American comic strips.

There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.

One throwaway comment turned into a long-lasting Super Bowl tradition.

The stats indicate that practice doesn’t always make perfect when it comes to mid-sized meteorological rodents.

The origins for this marriage proposal tradition go back to the days of knights and courtly love.

Each is a prestigious win at the Grammy Awards, but these similar-sounding prizes are given to different music industry roles.

We cannot confirm nor deny we have an explanation.

The ultrasonic training instruments are easy to use. But there’s a dark history behind their inventor—and their initial purpose.

Why do plastic containers stay wet, even after they’ve gone through the dishwasher? Turns out, science is to blame.

There are several theories as to where this phrase came from—and none of them involves the nuts.

Are the airplane and Do Not Disturb modes on your smartphone really all that different? Discover the benefits of these two settings and how they diverge.

The difference between misinformation and disinformation boils down to the intent behind it (or lack thereof). Plus, a handy trick for knowing which term to use when the time comes.