This Is Why You Only See No. 2 Pencils
In all likelihood, if you rummaged through any given school desk in the U.S., the first pencil you'd encounter would...
The Real T. Rex Sound Is More Unsettling Than You Think
Paleontologists believe that the real T. rex sound was nothing like the roar you hear in the movies. But it's...
The Science-Backed Reason Why You Can “Smell” Snow
An olfactory scientist weighs in.
12 Surprising Facts About Competitive Eaters
Prepare to enter the world of competitive eating. Word of caution: You may want to do so on an empty...
10 Crazy Things You Can Only Find in Japan
If you spot blue traffic lights and sweet potato Kit Kats, you're probably in Japan.
This Is the Real Reason Why Wedding Cakes Are White
Wedding-cake history involves a lot more than taste tests and good-luck traditions. Here's how this wedding staple started.
Here’s Why There’s a 57 on Your Heinz Ketchup Bottle
No, there aren't 57 types of Heinz ketchup.
Here’s Why You Never Got an E on Your Report Card
A, B, C, D, F—wait, what? Why is there no E in the grading system?
There’s a Very Specific Reason Why the Oval Office Is an Oval
It's not just for the sake of alliteration.
Here’s the Meaning of the Numbers in Your Social Security Number
Tell us your Social Security number, and we'll tell you what state it was issued in, at least...
This Is the Rarest Hair Color and Eye Color Combination in Humans
If you have the rarest hair color and eye color combination, you're one in a million—or more!
Believe It or Not, This State Only Has Two Escalators—Here’s Why
The weird thing is, there's TONS of elevators...
These Are the Luckiest Days of the Year to Do Everything, According to Numerology
Numerology predicts many life events, believers say. When will good fortune come your way?
If You Were Born Between These Years, You’re Part of a Brand-New Micro-generation
If you had to adapt to the digital age, you're probably a Xenial.
Here’s Why Highways Have Those Concrete Walls Alongside Them (It’s Not What You Think!)
They're massive, they're everywhere and they're surprisingly misunderstood—here's what a highway wall is really for
How Your Nose Got Its Shape (It’s Not Just DNA)
You might have the same narrow nose as your mom, but new research has discovered that there's more to nose...
Here’s How to Escape a Car That’s Sinking Under Water—And Why Every Second Counts
If you're in a car that's under water, you need to stay calm, act fast and get out alive. Here's...
11 Exotic Origins of Everyday Things
So THAT's where poker came from.
8 Sweet, Surprising Facts About Jelly Beans Every Candy Lover Should Know
We found juicy jelly bean trivia every candy lover needs to know
6 Crazy, Colorful Facts About Rainbows
Spoiler alert: There's no pot of gold at the end of this article. Your consolation prize? This information about one...
This Is 40: Bizarre Factoids About the Number 40 You Never Knew
Do you know which board game has 40 spaces? What pro sports teams have 40 players? Upgrade your knowledge about...
Quiz! Wine Trivia that Even Ted Allen Would Appreciate
Not just for the oenophiles at the table, you too can learn quirky, shareable facts about reds, whites, and booze.
