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Why Do We Say “Make a Beeline”?
Making a beeline for the buffet table? You’re buying into some bee stereotypes.
BIG QUESTIONS
What’s the Word for When You Can’t Remember a Word?
There's a fancy term for forgetting a word—'lethologica.'
Why Do Presidents Serve Four-Year Terms?
Here’s the history behind four-year presidential term limits, plus answers to all your other questions about presidential terms.
Why Are the Ends of Measuring Tapes So Loose?
There's a good reason the metal hook on a tape measure wiggles, and it has to do with why the first inch is actually 1/16th of an inch short.
Why Did Synchronized Swimming Change Its Name?
Synchronized swimming now goes by the name ‘artistic swimming.’ Here's why.
Why Does One Volleyball Player Wear a Different Color Than Their Teammates?
Volleyball doesn’t have goalkeepers, but it does have liberos—and the rules are a little different for them.
Why Does the Olympic Host Country Win So Many Medals?
There are several reasons why a host country might see a boost in the Olympics medal count.
Why Do Some Olympic Athletes Wear Paper Numbers?
The big paper tags seen on Olympic track and field athletes are both high-tech tracking devices and sentimental souvenirs.
Why Do Hawaiian Soda Cans Have Ridges Around the Top?
Sodas in the Aloha State look a little different from what you’re probably used to.
Why Do We Say Things Are “Cute as a Button”?
The expression—which can be used for all things adorable—dates back to the early 20th century.
What Song Is Played If a Stateless Olympian Wins a Gold Medal?
No, they can’t pick their own anthem for their medal ceremony.
Why Do Albino Animals Have Red Eyes?
It has nothing to do with red pigment.
How Much Gold is in a Gold Medal?
The amount of gold in Olympic medals is regulated, and there’s a lot less than there used to be.
Why Does Deodorant Have Two Caps?
Deodorant sticks often come with one outer cap and one inner cap, but the purpose of that extra inner cap isn’t really clear.
What Do the Hand Signals Mean in Olympic Beach Volleyball?
Beach volleyball's hand signals are a handy way for a blocker to clue their teammate into their next move.
Why Do Olympic Swimmers Wear Two Caps?
There's a reason why two caps are better than one.
What’s the Difference Between Coconut Trees and Palm Trees?
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? It may have actually been a different type of palm tree.
Why Are Olympic Fencers Attached to Cables?
Fencing body cords aren't a safety measure.
Squid vs. Cuttlefish: What’s the Difference?
The sophisticated cephalopods have highly evolved vision and can use jet propulsion to escape predators, but there are a few key differences between squid and cuttlefish.
Tornado vs. Funnel Cloud: What's the Difference?
People often confuse funnel clouds with tornadoes, but they're not the same. Learn how to tell the two apart.
Why Do Olympic Swimmers Slap Themselves?
It's to get the blood flowing—or is it?
Why Are Some Olympic Swimmers Covered In Dark Circles?
In events where success or failure can be measured in tiny increments, it’s not surprising athletes will turn to any potential advantage. But does cupping actually work?