List of All Articles with Tag 'big'

The figurative phrase is more than 200 years old, but the obscure etymology of a 'red herring' is a fishy story that is itself a red herring.

Unpacking the reason hyperlinks are blue requires dipping into early internet history.

A dog that eats grass frantically may be trying to vomit—but the behavior doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the vet.

And how does a range fit into all this?

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?

Speeders on targeted stretches of road are monitored from the ground and from the sky.

Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are meant to celebrate military veterans, but there's one important distinction you should remember.

Plastic containers are usually still covered in water after they’ve been through the dishwasher. Blame science—not your dishwasher.

They all sparkle. They all bubble. And they’re all water. But they're not interchangeable.

Cats do fart—but their flatulence is usually quiet. Veterinarians explain why.

Pranksters claim putting someone’s hand in warm water while they sleep will make them wet the bed. Does this actually work?

From what an ampersand symbol is to where it came from, here's what you need to know about this little symbol's surprisingly long history.