Why Is A Police Officer’s Baton Called a Billy Club?
The baton has been a law enforcement tool for close to two centuries. But did anyone named Billy actually have anything to do with it?
The baton has been a law enforcement tool for close to two centuries. But did anyone named Billy actually have anything to do with it?
If your dog follows everywhere you go, don’t be too worried about it. The behavior indicates they see you in a positive light.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bars the use of all transmitting devices in the off chance that transmissions could interfere with a plane’s navigation and communications equipment and cause system malfunctions.
The tendency for dogs to steal, chew, and snuggle your shoe while dozing off is common across breeds, ages, and temperaments.
Dachshund is actually made up of two smaller German words (dachs, which means “badger,” and hund, which means “dog”) and it's not pronounced “dash-hound.”
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A CIA official explains the 3-1-1 rule and the lasting influence of Operation Overt.
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You should preheat the oven to whatever temperature the recipe says—but here’s what’ll happen (or won’t happen) if you don’t.
The dime-sized insects require careful disposal in your home.
Some varieties spoil faster than others.
The perfect game is to a baseball pitcher what Moby-Dick was to Captain Ahab.
King Charles III will only get to don the iconic St. Edward’s Crown for a moment—here’s why.
It's a regional thing.
About a century after Americans started celebrating Memorial Day, Congress shifted the holiday to a Monday—here’s why.
“Because it's adorable” is just an unintended side effect. There’s actually an evolutionary reason behind why dogs curl up to sleep.
To put it in scientific terms, is one ‘ouch’ better than five ‘ows’?
You just went to an art exhibit. Or was it an exhibition?
They have one, but don't often use it.
“Hands-only CPR” has gained popularity in recent years. So what is it, and when should you use it?
High temperatures, low humidity, and lots of wind are prime red flag warning weather.
From Lyndon B. Johnson to Joe Biden, presidents can get neither fast nor furious behind the wheel.
Farts can make a lot of different noises. Some are high and squeaky, while others explode like a car backfiring—and some don’t make any noise at all.
Going for a dip? You'll probably have a wee bit of trouble. Here's why.