Read All About It: Using Twitter as a News Source
Social media has not only changed how we interact with each other but how we consume news. These days headlines break on Twitter, everyone else is just playing catch-up.
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Five Cool Concepts for Redesigning the American Dollar
The American economy is still in need of some help and there’s a clear way to get this wagon train moving: redesign the American dollar.
Know It All: What is the Best Score Ever Posted by a Professional Golfer?
Sports fans can easily and quickly recall prominent scoring records for most professional sports. But even the most devout sports fan will draw a blank when it comes to PGA scoring records. Wonder no ... [more]
Know It All: What is the Speed of Light?
Han Solo can make point-five past lightspeed in the Millennium Falcon. So, what's the highest number on his speedometer?
Five Things That Took a Lot Longer to Happen Than Most People Realize
With how much history there is to cram into a textbook, there are a lot of things that get condensed. Unfortunately this leads to a false sense of immediacy for some of our most important events. ... [more]
Know It All: Why is a Bunny Associated with Easter?
Ever wonder why you sat on a giant rabbit's lap at the mall around Easter? You didn't? Hmm...well doesn't it seem awfully strange?
Five Myths About Vegetables
Vegetables have been credited with a lot of accomplishments, in their time. They are the boy scouts. The good guys. The foods that help your body stay healthy and fight off a variety of maladies. But ... [more]
Know It All: Why is a Marathon 26.2 Miles?
We all prefer round numbers so why does the world's most famous footrace measure in at such an odd figure?
Know It All: What Purpose Does ‘Daylight Saving Time’ Serve?
Is it for farming? Is it for energy conservation? Is it for voter turnout in elections? Is it to prevent pedestrians from getting hit by cars? Let's find out.