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Why Is Elvis Called “the King of Rock ’n’ Roll”?
Discover how the renowned singer and performer earned the title...
Was Bloody Mary a Real Person?
What does a Roman Catholic queen have in common with a cocktail...
What’s the Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams?
What’s that you’re eating?
Does Listening to Mozart Make Kids Smarter?
Mozart was a genius, but that doesn’t necessarily mean his genius...
Why Is Pizza So Popular in the U.S.?
Ti piace la pizza? Make sure you know its full history...
Did Mozart Write “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”?
How I wonder if he did.
Why Are People Afraid of Clowns?
Pennywise is only partly to blame.
What Happens When You Swallow Gum?
Is it true that gum stays in your stomach for seven years?
Who Votes for the Academy Awards?
Find out who is in the exclusive Hollywood institution that presents...
Was Santa Claus a Real Person?
Taking “Is there a Santa Claus?” to a whole new level.
Can Apple Seeds Kill You?
Do you dare to take a bite of the poison apple (core)?
How Is Coffee Decaffeinated?
How do they remove the jitters from the java?
Can Eating Too Many Carrots Make Your Skin Turn Orange?
Maybe it’s not just a bad spray tan.
What’s So Special About Stradivarius Violins?
Stradivarius violins sell for millions of dollars and are played...
Why Do Sliced Apples Turn Brown?
What’s behind this unattractive phenomenon?
Are Green Potatoes Dangerous to Eat?
You don’t want to waste food, but...
What’s the Difference Between Cane Sugar and Beet Sugar?
Sugar is sugar, right?
Can You Drink Water from a Cactus?
You’re lost and thirsty in a desert. Is that cactus a bastion...
Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People?
Some people detest cilantro in their food. Are they more than...
Why Is a Baker’s Dozen 13?
It’s not like it’s lucky.
Is the Piano a Percussion or a Stringed Instrument?
Do you know which family of musical instruments the piano belongs...
What's the Difference Between Tempo and Rhythm?
Tempo and rhythm are fundamental elements of music. Do you know...
What’s the Difference Between Whiskey and Whisky? What About Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye?
Well, when whiskey, or whisky, or Scotch, or bourbon, or rye...
Why Is Alcohol Measured by Proof?
What does “proof” actually mean in terms of alcohol content?
What’s the Difference Between an Herb and a Spice?
Can you tell the two types of seasonings apart?
Why Is Saffron So Expensive?
The red-gold of the ancient world is still used today for dyes,...
Why Shouldn’t Babies Eat Honey?
What could be so bad about this sweet natural food?
What’s the Difference Between Jam, Jelly, and Preserves?
Just how many ways can fruit be spread?
Why Do Bananas Turn Brown?
What makes a banana go to the dark side?
Why Do Television Shows Use Laugh Tracks?
It isn’t just funny business.
Why Do Onions Make You Cry?
Onions are such tearjerkers.
Is 27 an Especially Deadly Age for Musicians?
Why do rock musicians seem predisposed to join the Forever 27...
Does Tomato Juice Really Neutralize Skunk Odor?
Tomato juice is the traditional remedy to deal with skunk spray,...
Will We Ever Run Out of Sudoku Puzzles?
How do they keep making up new ones for the newspaper?...