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Is Body Language Universal?
A thumbs-up in Japan doesn’t communicate the same message that...
What’s a Hoosier?
Learn why people from Indiana are called Hoosiers.
Why Is Elvis Called “the King of Rock ’n’ Roll”?
Discover how the renowned singer and performer earned the title...
Was Napoleon Short?
Find out if the most-known aspect of Napoleon’s legacy is really...
Was Bloody Mary a Real Person?
What does a Roman Catholic queen have in common with a cocktail...
Was Johnny Appleseed a Real Person?
Johnny Appleseed is an American folk hero. But is he just a legend...
Do Lie Detectors Actually Work?
Are they catching liars or something else?
Do Camels Store Water in Their Humps?
Do camels really come with built-in canteens?
Why Do Some People Call Football “Soccer”?
You play it with your feet, right?
What’s the Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams?
What’s that you’re eating?
How Are Sports Chosen for the Olympics?
The ins and outs of what’s in and what’s out.
Did Marie-Antoinette Really Say “Let Them Eat Cake”?
Party like it’s 1789
What Happened to the Megalodon?
Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon) was once the scourge...
Ghost Forests Are Becoming the New Haunts of Climate Change
What are ghost forests? How do ghost forests emerge, and how...
Why Is the Mona Lisa So Famous?
The reason for the Mona Lisa’s popularity is one of...
Is It ISIS or ISIL?
From ISIS to ISIL to Daesh, who gets the name right?
Are the Middle East and the Near East the Same Thing?
Don’t let the terminology distract you from this important part...
What’s the Difference Between Hispanic and Latino?
Is there a difference?
What’s the Difference Between Alligators and Crocodiles?
Something to ponder by the pond
What Happened to the Dinosaurs?
Find out what ended the reign of the dinosaurs.
Who Were the Assassins?
Outlandish tales about a sect known as the Assassins were a staple...
Why Do Some Animals Eat Their Mates After Sex?
Sexual cannibalism refers to the eating of all or part of one’s...
Why Is Pride Month Celebrated in June?
Pride Month: From Stonewall riots to annual celebration.
What’s the Difference Between HIV and AIDS?
Learn about the illnesses most prone to public misconception.