Big Questions Answered, How and Why

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.

There are many different types of lined notebook paper. To help tell them apart, you might have to break out a ruler.

You can thank hangovers.

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Though the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two. And it's all in the shape of things.

There's a good reason why Mr. Whiskers turns his nose at a change in his food.

The practice is meant to settle the fizz, but how does it work?

It’s an extremely powerful position, but how does one actually land the gig?

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They mean specific things. "Natural," however, is a different story.

Being able to charge your laptop like you would at home is a perk, but how is the electrical socket grounded when you’re 35,000 feet above the Earth?

The expression been used as a fable to teach sincere repentance, by Shakespeare to convey false grief, and, more recently, by media mocking tearful politicians or murder suspects.