The Reason Gas Stations Charge 9/10 of a Cent
The unusual fractional price you see at gas stations has roots in the Great Depression, but marketing is to blame, too.
2023-06-13 00:56
What's the Kennection? #66
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-06-12 22:56
Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets
In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.
2023-06-12 22:24
9 Curses for Book Thieves From the Middle Ages and Beyond
In the Middle Ages, stealing a book was more like stealing someone’s car today. Now, we have car alarms; then, they had chains, chests … and curses.
2023-06-12 21:46
7 of History’s Strangest Mass Hysteria Events
Whether an entire town can’t stop dancing or people suddenly start worrying about minor marks on their windshields, these seemingly unbelievable events have had some surprising (and sometimes devastating) effects.
2023-06-12 20:25
6 Scientific Reasons You Should Be Reading More
Reading transports us to worlds we would never see, introduces us to people we would never meet, and instills emotions we might never otherwise feel. It also provides an array of health benefits.
2023-06-11 15:23
20 Practical Housewarming Gifts New Homeowners Could Actually Use
When it comes to the best housewarming gifts, what new homeowners really need are the practical basics. Tool kits, painting supplies, leak detectors, and cleaners will make settling into a new house much easier.
2023-06-10 06:23
Do DIY Air Purifiers Really Work to Combat Wildfire Smoke, COVID, and Other Pollutants?
Can your MacGyver air scrubber do the work of a purifier costing hundreds of dollars? Science says yes.
2023-06-10 04:27
6 Tips to Help Keep Your Pet Tick-Free
Tick collars, topical treatments, and oral medication are just a few things you can try to keep ticks from biting your pets.
2023-06-10 04:17
15 Facts About the Summer Solstice
The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is coming on June 21, 2023.
2023-06-10 02:20
10 Fascinating Facts About Larry Kramer
While co-founding two of the most influential HIV/AIDS organizations in the U.S., he still had time to pen a landmark play and be nominated for an Academy Award.
2023-06-10 02:15
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 22:21