Know It All: What’s the Longest Word in the English Language?
No chemical names, no names of places, and no made up words either. Plain and simple: what's the longest word in the English language?
Know It All: Where Does the Term “Bootleg” Come From?
Currently, "bootleg" is an all-encompassing word associated with stealing. But what does illegal activity have to do with leather footwear?
Know It All: Why is Bird Poop White?
It covers your car, the sidewalks and your mouth -- if you've ever closed your eyes, looked up and opened wide like your sister told you to -- but why is bird poop a different color than almost every ... [more]
Know It All: Why Does NASA Launch Their Shuttles from Florida?
For all the trouble NASA has with weather delays by basing shuttle launches out of Florida, there must be a good reason why they don't move to, say, Southern California...right?
Know It All: The Origins of Pi
You probably remember pi from 7th grade math class as a magical number discovered hundreds of years ago used for calculations involving circles... But why the symbol? Who discovered pi? How many ... [more]
Know It All: What’s the Fastest Speed Ever Achieved By a Human Being?
We all want to get from Point A to Point B faster. But do you know the vehicular speeds of which our world is capable? Buckle up and get familiar.
Know It All: What’s the Scientific Term for “Booger”?
You are intimately familiar with boogers; the two of you have shared many private moments. But did you ever care enough to learn their proper name?
From Paper Clip to Profit: An Interview with Jonathan Boos, Founder of Würkin Stiffs
Würkin Stiffs founder Jonathan Boos is a self-made man who has created and earned everything around him. And it all started with a paper clip.
Know It All: Why Do Some American Coins Have Ridges Around the Edge?
Ever wondered why the edges of quarters and dimes look different than the edges of nickels and pennies? Well, wonder no more.