Learn something new.
And have fun doing it.
Love-15! Why Is Tennis Scoring So Weird?
While tennis isn’t one of those weird sports (it’s impressively athletic), it does have the most bizarre concept of score. Why on earth does "love" mean "zero?"
Learn something new.
And have fun doing it.
Tom McHale
The guy behind the curtains is me, Tom McHale. I’m curious, and therefore an eternal student. So far, I’ve published seven books and am hard at work on several more. Over the past 10 years, I’ve published nearly 2,000 articles across a variety of publications.
Does the Moon Have an Atmosphere?
Is it just empty space, or does the moon have an atmosphere? If so, what's in it?
Itchy Nuts: Why Cashews Are Always Roasted
Why can’t you buy “whole” cashew nuts in their shells like peanuts and others? Or raw cashews? And while we’re at it, why are they always roasted?
What Does Space Smell Like?
We think of space as vast emptiness, but even though you can't crack open a window to smell, astronauts have reported a unique odor. What does space smell like?
How to Succeed with New Year’s Resolutions
Millions of us have already failed and moved on from New Year's Resolutions. How do you join the nine percent of resolvers in following through on those goals?
About That New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop
The new year is marked by the traditional Times Square Ball Drop in New York City. Here are the facts about that 6-ton, million-dollar Waterford Crystal ball.
Who Is Santa Claus?
Saint Nick is the ultimate man of mystery, sneaking into all those fireplaces undetected just to leave gifts. But who is Santa Claus? Where did he come from?
How Many Atoms Fit on the Head of a Pin?
Imagine neatly arranging a bunch of them to see how many atoms fit on the head of a pin. Here's that math your school teacher said you'd use one day.
Can Snakes Smell?
Can snakes smell? Using basic nostrils like ours, they can, at least in a rudimentary way. But the manner in which snakes smell to hunt may surprise you.
A Christmas Story … Myth?
It hurts when you find out your favorite heart-warming fictional stories aren’t true. Such as with Ralphie Parker's Daisy Red Ryder from A Christmas Story.
