Submarine vs. Submersible: What’s the Difference?
There’s a reason nobody’s referring to the missing ‘Titanic’ submersible as a submarine.
2023-06-22 02:49
Why Meteorological and Astronomical Seasons Don’t Line Up
Happy first day of (meteorological) summer!
2023-06-21 01:53
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The photos and videos out of the Northeast look like scenes from "Mad Max," as a monstrous cloud of smoke spewed by Quebec's wildfires engulfed communities.
2023-06-08 15:53
Why Are Hyperlinks Blue?
Unpacking the reason hyperlinks are blue requires dipping into early internet history.
2023-05-31 22:22
The Clever Reason Why Grocery Stores Change Their Layouts So Often
A grocery store’s layout strategy is very calculated—and rearranging inventory is meant to confuse you.
2023-05-31 01:26
Have You Been Misled by ‘Misles’? The Linguistics Behind These Commonly Mispronounced Words
Learning how to pronounce ‘biopic’ is one thing. Understanding why it’s such a commonly mispronounced word is another.
2023-05-30 20:28
Race and ethnicity can be hard to define. Here's why
If it seems like the distinctions between race and ethnicity are confusing, unsatisfying or unclear, you're onto something.
2023-05-30 12:15
What Your Car’s Air Recirculation Button Does—And Why You Should Be Using It
Your car’s air recirculation button can make life easier on you and your air conditioner.
2023-05-26 21:17
Is ‘Main Character Energy’ a Real Thing? Here’s What It Is—and How To Tell if You Have It
Social media has been buzzing about "main character energy" for years, but what does it actually mean?
2023-05-10 03:23
Do You Really Have to Preheat the Oven?
You should preheat the oven to whatever temperature the recipe says—but here’s what’ll happen (or won’t happen) if you don’t.
2023-05-09 05:18
Perfect Game vs. No-Hitter vs. Shutout: What’s the Difference?
The perfect game is to a baseball pitcher what Moby-Dick was to Captain Ahab.
2023-05-05 21:30
Post Malone Says Apex Legends is His Favorite BR: 'It's a Very Satisfying Game'
Post Malone explained how, after getting into it nearly a year-and-a-half ago, he prefers playing Apex Legends over the likes of Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone.
2023-04-10 15:38