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What Are Sugar Plums?
Sugar plums didn't originally contain plums, and their name once doubled as a not-so-sweet euphemism.
BIG QUESTIONS
Why Do Cats Throw Up So Often?
Even if you're used to seeing your cat throw up, don't ignore it: It could be a sign of something serious.
What Is a Scuttlebutt, and Why Do We Like to Hear It?
When you ask someone for the scuttlebutt, you're using a very old nautical term to solicit potentially specious gossip.
Why Do Hospital Doctors Wear White Coats?
Doctors’ white coats became common in the late 19th century, but they’ve recently given rise to “white coat syndrome.”
Why Doesn’t the U.S. Use the Metric System?
The U.S. measurement system of choice has been the imperial system since the 1800s, and switching now would be pretty expensive.
Can Presidents Pardon Themselves?
It’s a question that has been debated since the writing of the Constitution: Can Presidents pardon themselves?
Why Do Babies Start Crying As Soon As You Sit Down?
Wondering how to stop a baby from crying? Unfortunately, the answer doesn’t involve sinking into your comfiest armchair.
Where Did the Term Lame Duck Originate?
Lame duck presidents date back to the beginning of U.S. history, but we didn’t start calling them that until the 20th century.
What's Inside a Can of Red Bull?
The caffeine in Red Bull can compete with your morning coffee, and Red Bull’s taurine has nothing to do with an actual bull.
Why Are Oceans Salty?
The salt in the ocean comes from two main sources: rocks on land and vents at the bottom of the sea.
What Happens if Someone Actually Objects During a Wedding Ceremony?
It happened in ‘Shrek.’ It happened in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral.’ What if it happens in real life?
Why Only One Side of Tinfoil Is Shiny
Understanding the manufacturing process will also help you decide whether that shiny side should face up or down.
How Do Astronauts Vote From Space?
Kate Rubins cast her ballot from the International Space Station with the help of a county clerk and a nifty technology known as the PDF.
The Reason Supreme Court Justices Wear Black Robes
The tradition of judges wearing black robes goes back centuries, but the meaning behind it is as timely as ever.
Why Does the Supreme Court Have Nine Justices?
The Constitution never specified a number of Supreme Court justices, and it’s fluctuated quite a lot over the years.
What Really Happens When Food Goes Down the 'Wrong Pipe'?
It's a bit of an oversimplification, but the food you eat really can take a wrong turn before it hits your stomach.
Why Do Some Vaccines Hurt More Than Others?
Some shots can barely be felt while others feel like you've been punched in the arm. Is it technique, the vaccine, or something else?
What Exactly Is a Gigafire?
The August Complex fire ravaging California is being called a "gigafire," and it's every bit as imposing and destructive as the name implies.
Why Do Some People Have Dimples?
Genetics probably play a part in dimple formation, and so does a muscle called the “zygomaticus major.”
MD vs. DO: What Is the Difference?
Some people are confused by the DO designation for health care providers, but it's not really so unusual.
Why Are Humans Afraid of Bugs?
Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.
Are Halloween Pumpkins Edible?
The pumpkins sold around Halloween for carving and decoration aren't the same pumpkins used in pies.
Why Can’t You Smell Your Own Breath? There Are a Few Theories
In order to cure halitosis, you have to realize you have bad breath in the first place. Here’s why that’s hard to do.
Just How Clean Is the Air On an Airplane?
The coronavirus has brought new attention to air quality on airplanes. And while it's better than you think, there are still risks to consider.