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

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

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

It's not just about color.

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

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.

What Are NFTs Anyway?

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

A hairy situation in more ways than one.

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

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.

The Smart Reason There Are Black Lines on Basketballs

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Can Bird Poop Damage Cars?

Birds are not respectful of cars.

How Warm Is Lukewarm?

He's a little lukewarm about baths in general.

Is It Possible to Burp and Fart at the Same Time?

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Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?

Naming a cat "Whiskers" is like naming a baby "Fingertips."

Why Do We Say 'Cut to the Chase'?

Charlie Chaplin in The Circus (1928).

Why Are Bathtubs So Small? The Answer Is More Complex Than You Might Imagine

It’s normal to get cold feet.

Sympathy vs. Empathy: What’s the Difference?

Empathy in motion. Or is it sympathy?