Should You Tip Your Mail Carrier During the Holidays?
You can, but the USPS actually prefers that you don’t. Here’s why.
2023-11-22 22:26
When Did Vampires and Werewolves Start Hating Each Other?
Their (often literal) blood feud is a relatively modern creation. So how did vampires and werewolves end up at each other’s throats?
2023-10-13 21:18
Why Artificial Banana Flavor Doesn’t Quite Taste Like Bananas
Despite what people often claim, the Gros Michel isn't to blame.
2023-08-29 05:24
Chicken Tenders vs. Chicken Fingers: What's the Difference?
All fried chicken tenders qualify as fingers, but not all chicken fingers are tenders.
2023-08-11 22:15
Why Did Old Phone Numbers Start With Letters?
You may have noticed these weird phone numbers while watching reruns of your favorite ’50s-era TV show—and though they look like gibberish to modern phone-users, they were perfectly normal at the time.
2023-08-10 21:24
The Reason Your Converse Sneakers Have Extra Holes on the Side
You may have never noticed the extra holes on the sides of your Chuck Taylor All-Stars, but they serve a clever purpose.
2023-07-21 21:29
Why Is TV Called the ‘Boob Tube’?
When TVs became popular in the 20th century, some people started calling it ‘the tube.’ That nickname soon spawned an even catchier one: ‘the boob tube.’
2023-07-20 04:21
Why Aren't Car Gas Tanks Always on the Same Side?
To annoy you? Possibly. For other good reasons, like keeping you alive? Also yes.
2023-07-12 05:28
Can Doctors Self-Prescribe Medications?
Doctors can self-prescribe, but it's generally discouraged and the practice has quite a few stipulations.
2023-07-06 01:28
Why Do We Tilt Our Heads When Being Photographed?
It's called head canting, and the psychology of it goes beyond looking good for the 'gram.
2023-06-27 01:24
Why Are Peaches Fuzzy?
Whether you enjoy the velvety skin on peaches or peel it off, you may wonder why they developed fuzz in the first place.
2023-06-09 22:24
The Reason Why No Photography is Allowed in the Sistine Chapel
Visitors to the chapel will find their experience peppered with terse shouts of “No photo! No video!” from security guards.
2023-06-03 03:49