What’s the Difference Between Shrimp and Prawns?
Shrimp and prawns are two tasty crustaceans that are often confused with one another. We examine the differences.
2023-06-21 05:19
How Did the Real YMCA React to the Disco Song About It?
Everyone liked “Y.M.C.A.”—except the actual organization.
2023-06-14 01:20
What Is the Citizenship of a Baby Born on an International Flight?
When a baby is born on an international flight, where the plane is registered and the airspace it’s in can determine the child’s citizenship.
2023-06-13 03:15
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
What Exactly is American Cheese?
The ooey-gooey goodness that is American cheese is delicious ... but what is it?
2023-06-07 03:51
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 03:47
Are There No. 1 Pencils?
Almost every syllabus, teacher, and standardized test requires a No. 2 pencil. Are there other choices out there?
2023-06-03 02:57
Where Did the Phrase 'Red Herring' Come From?
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.
2023-06-01 04:16
Why Are Hyperlinks Blue?
Unpacking the reason hyperlinks are blue requires dipping into early internet history.
2023-05-31 22:22
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
A dog that eats grass frantically may be trying to vomit—but the behavior doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the vet.
2023-05-30 23:45
Oven vs. Stove: What's the Difference?
And how does a range fit into all this?
2023-05-30 01:25
Why Is A Police Officer’s Baton Called a Billy Club?
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?
2023-05-26 00:50