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Naming a car is like naming a baby, only with a few hundred million dollars at stake.

The days of police badges and lightsaber spoons lurking in boxes are over. Kids now get QR codes. What happened?

Room temperature is a frame of reference.

Misunderstanding room temperature can have some surprisingly serious consequences.

A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?

We get this byword for enthusiasm from an officer in the Marines named Evans Fordyce Carlson.

Each burner technically has a name and a specific purpose, which means there's a chance you've been using your stovetop incorrectly this whole time.

Palm coolers are a relatively new sports science innovation.

Athletes are embracing a new kind of performance enhancer.

Sleeping naked might improve your sleep quality.

Sleeping in your birthday suit may feel good, but is it good for you?

LEGO bricks are notorious for being indestructible, but one color is an exception.

Sick astronauts on a space mission can’t just pop down to Earth to see a doctor. Here’s how they deal with bumps, bruises, and worse.

Next time, there won't be any need to panic.

When something goes wrong with your car, a curious-looking icon illuminates on the dashboard. But what those symbols mean isn’t always obvious.

Latin isn’t widely spoken in Latin America, so why is it called that?

Road signs shout less than they used to.

Road signs have changed case in the last 15 years or so—here's why.

We dig down to the root of the issue.

The ultimate cheat code to winter coziness.

You’d be surprised by the ways you can keep yourself warm—and these budget-friendly winter hacks can help, too.

The truth is, sometimes the answer varies.

Are bagged salads and other leafy greens safe to eat without rinsing off first? Find out whether pre-washed produce still needs to be cleaned off beforehand, plus more.

Common household cleaning products like dish soap and laundry detergent might get forgotten about for years before being found and used. Will they still be effective?

Being in a carrier is not usually a cat’s favorite activity.

It doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience.

Where did this weather-related idiom come from?

Where did this curious expression come from, and what’s so right about rain, anyway?

The phrase dates back to the 19th century, but it took a fictional 20th century detective to take its popularity to new heights.

It’s easy to make these common mistakes when you're brushing your teeth, but here’s how to do it the right way.

Don’t skip this just because it’s still snowing.

Skipping this part of your winter car maintenance routine could spell big problems come spring. Discover the benefits of winter car washes, plus how often to do it.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, discover the origins of the phrase ‘weak at the knees,’ including its ties to ancient Rome and even astrology.

Try not to hold any knife like this. It could lead to a mishap.

Also called scallops, these tiny indentations have a purpose. And it’s not just to make the knife look cute.

How Do Cars Get Their Names?

Why Did Toys Disappear From Cereal Boxes?

What Exactly Is ‘Room Temperature’?

Why Do Cars Catch Fire?

Where Did the Expression ‘Gung Ho’ Come From?

You Probably Have a Favorite Burner—and You’re Probably Using It Wrong

What Are Those Devices Basketball Players Are Holding on the Sidelines?

Should You Sleep in the Nude? Here’s What the Experts Say

Why Are Brown LEGO Bricks So Brittle?

What Happens When an Astronaut Gets Sick in Space?

What Do These 18 Common Car Dashboard Symbols Actually Mean?

How Did Latin America Get Its Name?

Why Many Road Signs Are No Longer Written in All Caps

Why Are Potatoes Called “Spuds”?

13 Toasty Tips for Staying Warm in Cold Weather

Does Bagged Lettuce Still Need to Be Rinsed?

Does Dish Soap Ever Go Bad?

How to Load Your Cat Into a Carrier

Why Do We Say “Right as Rain”?

Where Did the Saying ‘Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb’ Come From?

You’re Probably Brushing Your Teeth All Wrong

The Real Reason You Should Keep Washing Your Car Every Winter

Why Do We Say That Love Makes People Go “Weak at the Knees”?

Why Do Some Chef’s Knives Have Dimples?