Almost any kid raised in California will probably tell you that it’s illegal to a California poppy. But is it true? Read More
If you've seen those fancy kitchen and bathroom touch faucets where you just touch them to turn the water on or off, you might wonder: how do they work? Read More
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What is a good score on an IQ test? Here's a look at what goes into determining someone's intelligence quotient, whether genius or not. Read More
You may have heard that mistletoe can kill people - and pets. But is this little plant actually poisonous, or is that mostly hype? You may be surprised by what it can do. Read More
You probably remember messing around with helium balloons and having a great time sounding like Alvin and the Chipmunks. But why does that work? Read More
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What creates meteor showers, and where can you find out the best times and places to see lots of these shooting stars? Read More
You may have lived somewhere that you feel has to be one of the wettest places on the planet - but what really is the rainiest place on earth? Read More
If you've heard of a plane having to dump fuel before landing, you probably wonder: Why would they waste that expensive jet fuel - and where does it all go? Read More
I was just about to throw out some old AA batteries when my girlfriend stopped me and said that I... Read More
You might hear pilots talking about headwinds and tailwinds, but how does the jet stream actually affect your flight? More to the point: What is the jet stream? Read More
Are eucalyptus trees a major contributor to wildfires and forest fires because they're more flammable than lots of other trees - and can even explode? Read More
If you've ever watched astronauts, you're bound to wonder at some point: Where - and how - do they go to the bathroom? Read More