Why Your Local Beach Doesn’t Look Like a Screensaver
Why does island water look like Fiji and ours like mop water? Blame sediment, sunlight, and the overachieving phytoplankton.
When Silence Speaks Volumes: The Story Behind a Legendary Voice
James Earl Jones went from silent student to cinematic thunder. Discover how poetry, breath, and grit shaped one of history’s most iconic voices.
The Memory Palace: How a Greek Poet, a Crushed Banquet, and a Blender Can Fix Your Forgetfulness
The Forgotten Art of Memory Palaces: Delve into the ancient technique of constructing memory palaces, where you create detailed mental images to enhance memory.
The Mustache Cup: Facial Hair vs. Darjeeling
Discover the quirky history of the mustache cup—a Victorian-era tea tool that saved waxed lips from ruin and proved mustaches had the classiest accessory.
Dam Beaver!
Ever wonder why beavers go to all that trouble to muck up people's property by clogging up streams and knocking down trees? The answer might surprise you...
The Perfect March Madness Bracket: Long Odds
If your retirement plan hinges on picking a perfect March Madness bracket, perhaps diversify. While it looks easy, the odds of winning are... impossible.
What You Need to Know About Really Spicy Food
How is it that some people can handle spicy food with apparent ease? Why don’t you see them breaking out into a panicked sweat?
Abbey Road
A Beetle for the Beatles? The real story of Abbey Road and Paul's untimely death.
Who Owns the Ocean? The Scoop on International Waters
International waters used to be defined by a distance of 3 miles. You might be surprised at the reason why.
Some Perspective on Big Government Spending
In today’s dollars, the federal government of 1792 spent just under $31 per person – for the entire year.