
BIG QUESTIONS
What Was FDR Doing On the 'Date Which Will Live in Infamy'?
He found out about the attack on Pearl Harbor while at lunch.
How Do Blanks Work As Compared to Regular Bullets?
Blanks are intended to mimic actual gunfire, but they're not as different from real bullets as you might think.
Why Do Some People (Especially Red Heads) Have Freckles?
Yes, it's another opportunity to blame your parents.
Why Do Fevers Make Us Hot and Cold?
What's the Difference Between Jam, Jelly, and Preserves?
Why Is U.S. Currency Green?
The color green wasn't always synonymous with money.
Why Do Magicians Have Assistants?
While there are plenty of tricks that can be performed solo, having a partner increases both the number and scale of illusions a magician can pull off.
Why Do Southern Californians Say “The” Before Freeway Numbers?
The regional quirk is due to the area’s particularly long history of highways.
Why Do Some People Say "Yuge" Instead of "Huge"?
The answer is very classy and luxurious.
Are Elephants Actually Scared of Mice?
Is there truth to the cartoon trope?
What Are Those Dark-Green Mailboxes That Don't Accept Mail?
Your mail carrier relies on these boxes (and thieves love them).
Why Don't You Have to Put "WWW" Before URLs?
In 1991 the World Wide Web became open to the public and ushered in a new era of consumer Internet use.
What Is a Confidential Marriage License and Why Does California Offer Them?
California is the only state that offers both a regular public marriage license and a confidential marriage license. Here's why.
Why Does Radio Static Go Away Whenever You Touch the Dial?
Radios, it turns out, are dimwits.
How Can We Feel When People Are Looking at Us?
Everyone has felt like they were being watched before. But how?