Big Questions Answered, How and Why

After a long, snowy winter, it’s hard to resist the allure of warm summer days. Of course, they can come at a cost—including a sunburn. While it’s a well-known advisory for humans to slather on that SPF before taking in the rays, what about animals?

You shut off the shower faucet, open the curtain, and whoosh! Human popsicle.

Don't take battery percentage at face value.

There's a lot more that goes into the cost of a razor blade than just the product itself.

Typhoon Nepartak swirling over the Pacific Ocean on July 6, 2016

A “typhoon” and a “hurricane” are the same kind of storm, they just go by different names.

Get ready for non-driver's insurance.

There's a good reason for why you want to hit the snack bar upon leaving the pool.

Researchers use math to explain why jet lag happens and how travel direction plays a role.

Is “manstruation” real?

Chopping, slicing, and dicing can have different results.

If variety is the spice of life, why do we always use these two seasonings?

It all comes down to how you like your Constitution: literal, or liberally intepreted.

The concept dates back nearly 150 years, and refers to a point of pride among German immigrants.

Why not make it an even 10?

It’s all thanks to a little something called supply management.

It’s not just the Canadians who drink milks in bags—Minnesota and Wisconsin are getting in on the action, too.

Are there hidden costs attached to those big prizes? Turns out, all winners on "The Price is Right" are expected to pay up before taking possession of their prizes.