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Why Is It Called a “Phillips Head” Screwdriver?
Believe it or not, nobody named Phillips actually invented it.
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‘Ooga Chaka’: How Dancing ‘Baby Cha’ (Briefly) Took Over the ’90s
The boogying baby animation from ‘Ally McBeal’ was one of the internet's first viral memes, and was alternately charming and horrifying.
The ’80s Toy That Was Considered a Threat to National Security
The F-19 became the bestselling model plane of all time. Some feared it leaked some highly classified military secrets.
How the Giant Foam Finger Became a Staple of Sports Events
Those giant foam fingers you wave in the air at sporting events might seem to tower over the crowd, but they actually have a pretty humble origin story.
The Secret Language of Victorian-Era Hand Fans
Want to let a lover know you’re into them? Try letting a fan come to rest on your cheek.
Watch a Record-Breaking 100,000-Piece Domino Structure Fall in 8 Minutes
It took a team of people 10 days to arrange the dominos and 8 minutes to watch them fall.
The Not-So-Slippery Origins of Shower Shoes
The German national soccer team was looking for shoes to wear in the shower to prevent athlete’s foot. Adidas founder Adi Dassler offered an innovative solution: shower shoes.
Why Are the Ends of Measuring Tapes So Loose?
There's a good reason the metal hook on a tape measure wiggles, and it has to do with why the first inch is actually 1/16th of an inch short.
Why Do Hawaiian Soda Cans Have Ridges Around the Top?
Sodas in the Aloha State look a little different from what you’re probably used to.
How Much Gold is in a Gold Medal?
The amount of gold in Olympic medals is regulated, and there’s a lot less than there used to be.
Why Does Deodorant Have Two Caps?
Deodorant sticks often come with one outer cap and one inner cap, but the purpose of that extra inner cap isn’t really clear.
How Olympic ‘Fast Pools’ Are Designed for Maximum Performance
Learn the science behind the most advanced swimming pools out there.
What Do the Olympic Rings Mean?
Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, intended the rings to represent nations “united by Olympism.”
What's the Purpose of the Little Strawberry Attached to Pincushions?
The fabric strawberry is more than just a cute accessory to an already cute accessory. It also serves as an important tool.
LEGOLAND New York Is Hiring a Master Model Builder
Of all the LEGOLAND jobs, this is probably the most hands-on.
The Man Who Saved the Skyscraper
Fazlur Khan and the idea that would turn architecture on its head.
Why Do Pick-Up Truck Beds Have Grooves on the Sides?
Pick-up truck beds are here to make your life easier—if you know how to use them.
Watch a Master Bladesmith Forge a Knife from a Meteorite
“[It’s] like baking a cake,” Bob Kramer says. “Only the temperature is 1500°F.”
The Digital Text2Color Tool Helps You Find the Perfect Shade
This color matching tool is great for verbally inclined people.
Why Do Milk Jugs Have Those Inverted Circles?
The concave circles built into the sides of plastic milk jugs are an important part of their design.
Why Does Honey Come in Bear-Shaped Bottles?
The adorable bear honey bottle design helped launch Dutch Gold Honey to national success. Here’s how it came to be.
10 Facts About ‘Parasite’
There’s more to the upstairs-downstairs tragicomedy than the stranger in the basement.