Posted inHistory
10 foods loved by U.S. Presidents
Hot dogs for royalty and fiery chili in Texas. Even a farewell meal of cottage cheese. What other odd bites fueled America’s presidents?
Posted inHistory
Why we toss coins into fountains, and the origins of 7 other superstitions
Why did Romans toss coins, or parents ban umbrellas indoors? The strange origins of superstitions may not be what you expect. Let's find out.
Posted inScience
8 key facts about body language
Your body reveals more than you think, like your pupils widening at math problems and feet pointing toward choices. Science shows your actions speak first.
Posted inAnimal
8 fascinating facts about insects
Fire ants build rafts, and cicadas count in primes. Nature’s 8 wildest insect tricks might change how you see bugs forever.
Posted inGeography
7 interesting facts about the Great Barrier Reef
Learn how the Great Barrier Reef throws an underwater party and makes gases. It even glows neon at night in ways that still surprise scientists.
Posted inScience
8 popular weather myths debunked
Snow isn’t clean, and opening windows during a tornado makes things worse. See which eight common weather myths are totally false.
Posted inGeography
How one train station in the U.S. is larger than an entire European city
A massive train yard in Nebraska is bigger than an entire European city. Inside, nonstop activity keeps thousands of railcars moving. What’s going on here?
Posted inHistory
Why we say “bless you” after a sneeze
Why do we say “bless you” after someone sneezes? It's not what you think. In fact, ancient soul-protection rituals show its history is much stranger.
Posted inWorld
8 fun (and some gross) facts about fast food
Have you ever heard of bubblegum broccoli or rats in burgers? Fast food hides stranger secrets than you’d think, and some of them are pretty unsettling.
Posted inScience
10 surprising foods that can improve your sleep
Some bedtime snacks can actually help you sleep better. These surprising foods do more than fill you up, as they might help you drift off faster.