BIG QUESTIONS

Yes, they’re synonyms. But there’s a little more to the semantic story of ‘recur’ vs. ’reoccur’ than that.

The woman known as "Jane Roe" left an enormous mark on the nation’s political landscape—one that’s still at the fore a half-century later.

‘Chicken’ is such a common synonym for ‘coward’ that it probably doesn’t even seem weird. But it is.

Infants are typically born with 52 teeth, but it’s not an even split between baby teeth and adult teeth.

You might think your cat puts toys in his water bowl just to be a jerk. We can’t exactly prove that wrong—but there might be another explanation.

The plastic arrows on the wheels of trucks and buses serve an important purpose.

Voyeuristic scientists discovered a “golden” rule when it comes to how—and for how long—animals urinate.

It's not a satellite, it's not GPS, and it's not a camera.

Diners love to highlight their blue plate special. But what's so special about it?

It's a favorite accessory of doctors in movies, television, and Spirit Halloween stores. But what does it do?

What causes a runny nose? Spicy foods, cold weather, and—strangely—crying. Here’s why.

If you need a rice vinegar substitute, reach for the rice wine vinegar—not the rice wine.