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Why Do Marathon Runners Poop Their Pants?

Runner's trots wait for no one.

Why Do Marathon Runners Poop Their Pants?

Why Do We Say “PU” When Something Stinks?

Putrid, ugh!

Why Do We Say “PU” When Something Stinks?

Why Do Chefs Season Food From High Up?

Expert technique.

Why Do Chefs Season Food From High Up?

Why Do Police Officers Wear Blue?

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Why Do Police Officers Wear Blue?

When Are the Dog Days of Summer?

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Why Do Nipples Hurt?

We all have nipples. Sometimes they hurt. Here's why.

The Reason Reading Makes You Sleepy

The book didn't stand a chance.

How Do Fireworks Get Their Colors?

There’s a science behind all those colors.

Why Do Canadians Drink Milk in Bags?

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What's Really Inside a Hot Dog?

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Why Do Wimbledon Players Wear All White?

Coco Gauff plays a backhand during the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 8, 2019.

Why Do Baseball Players Wear Stirrups?

Stirrups have a sexy past.

Who Invented Chicken Nuggets?

Chicken nuggets gained worldwide popularity via McDonald's, but their invention began with a poultry and food science science professor at Cornell University.

Why Do Cats Like to Slap and Swat at Things?

It's not waving hello.

Are Magazines Recyclable?

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Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays?

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