Why Do Referees Wear Black and White Stripes?
In 1920, an Eastern Michigan University football referee named Lloyd Olds got tired of being mistaken for an open teammate.
In 1920, an Eastern Michigan University football referee named Lloyd Olds got tired of being mistaken for an open teammate.
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It's technically possible to pump gas with your car engine on, but doing so creates hazardous conditions for yourself and those around you.
If you’ve been spelling ‘restaurateur’ with an ‘n’ for your entire life, don't feel bad. But here’s why you’re wrong.
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John Landis Mason revolutionized food preservation in 1858. Too bad he didn't see jack in terms of money for it.
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Those black lines do more than give a basketball its distinctive look—they actually make the sport easier to play.
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Anyone exceeding established boundaries of business, art, or safety is said to be 'pushing the envelope.' Why?
Yellow school buses look extra eye-catching with black detailing, but the stripes aren’t just for design.
Bird droppings on cars are not only unsightly, they're actually little chemical attacks that can seriously damage the paint finish.
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is worth celebrating on social media, but not if you’re risking identity theft to do it.
If you’re talking yeast activation or baby bath temperatures, ‘lukewarm’ might be more specific than “not hot or cold.”
Your dog doesn't squeak his toys all day long to get on your nerves. He's simply obeying his prey drive.
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There’s a lot of confusion about endometriosis symptoms, treatment, and other basics. We spoke to a specialist to set the record straight.
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