There’s a Scientific Reason Why Some People Love the Smell of Gasoline
If you find the pungent aroma of gas pleasant at the pump, you're not alone. Here's why fuel tickles your brain.
If you find the pungent aroma of gas pleasant at the pump, you're not alone. Here's why fuel tickles your brain.
‘Of course’ is one of the most versatile ‘yes’ synonyms we have. But what does it actually mean?
The difference between bugs and insects comes down to more than just semantics. Both terms have scientific definitions.
A baby corn plant and a corn plant are one and the same.
We’re all familiar with the feeling of having an idea or subject stuck in your head that makes it difficult to think about anything else. But why (and when) did we start comparing that experience to a bee buzzing around in your hat?
TSA agents need a closer look at your computer. Here's why.
You may have never noticed the extra holes on the sides of your Chuck Taylor All-Stars, but they serve a clever purpose.
All you need for this easy grammar check is a couple of pronouns you already know how to use correctly.
Pluralizing a last name can seem confusing—and it gets even more confusing when you want to make a name both plural and possessive. Here’s how to correctly do both.
How can warm water in the Pacific Ocean affect the weather thousands of miles away? Everything is connected.
The big red triangle should only be pushed in case of emergency. (And no, double-parking doesn't count.)
Here’s why some homophone examples also work as homograph and homonym examples.
Technically, they really don't.
Here’s a hint: It’s not by sweating through their paws.
If you’re wearing jeans, you’ll probably spot some tiny metal rivets surrounding the front pockets. Like a lot of details in life, we’ve become accustomed to seeing them. So why are they there?
Getting locked out of your iPhone is frustrating. But it’s possible to solve the problem of a forgotten passcode without hiring a hypnotist.
The original Old Bay seasoning recipe had dozens of ingredients—but McCormick’s current one is shrouded in secrecy.
To annoy you? Possibly. For other good reasons, like keeping you alive? Also yes.
There are a few reasons why manhole covers around round. Here's how to answer if it ever comes up.
Heat domes are masses of hot air trapped within the atmosphere by high pressure. And they're becoming more common, thanks to climate change.
Many people report fearing clusters of holes. If you're one of them, this post is for you. But don't say we didn't warn you.
There are more than 500 pubs in the United Kingdom called The Red Lion. It all traces back to King James VI and I.
Microwave popcorn bags are often covered in words—here’s why you should pay attention to “This Side Up.”
Depending on how much diesel you’ve poured into the tank, there’s a good to fair chance you will need a mechanic to drain your car’s fuel system.