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 100 Greatest Compliments You Could Ever Give or Receive
A little love goes a long way with these uniquely personal compliments
This Is Why We Use %$@#! to Represent Curse Words
You know exactly what those random symbols mean, but they weren't always used to hide offensive language.
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...
This Is Why You Never See B Batteries
The most common batteries you encounter are AA, AAA, C and D. Why are there no B size batteries?
Stop Signs Used to Be Yellow—More Recently Than You Think
Red didn't always mean stop?!
The 50-Star American Flag Began as a High School Project—and It Only Got a B
"Get it accepted into Washington...and I might consider changing your grade.”
Finally—Here’s Which “Orange” Came First, the Color or the Fruit
Orange you glad we solved this mystery?
Here’s How Your Favorite Carnival Games Are Rigged—And Tricks to Beat the System
These rigged carnival games are engineered to mess with your brain, your aim and your wallet. But with a little...
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...
Why You Should Never Argue With Anyone on Facebook
Trust us—science says so.
10 Self-Defense Tips That Could Save Your Life
When the unthinkable happens and you're faced with an attacker, knowing the right moves ahead of time could be key...
Can You Solve the World’s First Crossword Puzzle?
Up for a challenge? Take a stab at completing the first crossword puzzle ever published.
This Is the Smartest Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer
Are you among the smarty-pants of the bunch? Our astrologer explains which is the smartest zodiac sign and which signs...
Here’s How “Bucks” Became Another Word for “Dollars”
Hint: This is quite the mystery, my deer.
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.
Why Do We Say “Geronimo” When We Jump Off Stuff?
Screaming “Aubrey!” just doesn’t feel right. Here’s the history behind the famous “Geronimo” saying.
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.
9 Royal Ghosts That Still Haunt Britain to This Day
From Elizabeth I to Henry the VIII still hobbling about Windsor Castle, royal ghosts have been making the rounds about...
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.
9 Great Words You Never Knew Were Gaelic
More than 1.3 million Irish citizens still speak Gaelic—and whether you know it or not, you do too! Here are...
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...
Shakespeare’s Longest Word Is a Whopping 27-Letters Long
Good luck finding an actor who can pronounce this.
If You Have One of These Rare Quarters, It Could Be Worth $2.5 Million
Want to make some serious cash in no time? Check your coin purse!
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!
If Teresa’s Daughter Is My Daughter’s Mother: Solve the Riddle
If Teresa's daughter is my daughter's mother ... just what is this family dynamic riddle? See if you can figure...
