Know It All: What’s the Story Behind Chewing Gum?
You probably put it in your mouth everyday. But do you know where chewing gum came from? Or who even came up with the concept, in the first place?
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Know It All: What is the Longest Running American Television Show in History?
You watch it everyday but do you have any idea which programs have earned plaques in the Television Longevity Hall of Fame?
Know It All: How Many People Have Walked on the Moon?
Everyone knows Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Well, he may have been the first but he certainly was not the only man to ever set foot on an astronomical object other than the Earth.
Know It All: When Did Refrigerators Become Common in Households?
You probably couldn't live without it but do you know when the modern refrigerator started popping up in households around the world?
Know It All: Why Do So Many Zippers Bear the Letters ‘YKK’?
Whether you were zipping up your jacket, fly, or duffel bag, you've frequently spotted these three letters and wondered about their meaning. Wonder no more.
Know It All: The First Movie Commercially Released on VHS
Most people seem to know that Twister represented the maiden flight for the now-standard format of DVD, in 1997 (and if you didn’t already know that… well, that’s a freebie on top of this week... [more]
Five Ways to Make Your Cell Phone Battery Last Longer
We've come a long way from the Zack Morris "cellular telephone" to things like the Blackberry and iPhone. However, there is still universal room for improvement in the day-to-day lifespan of mobile ... [more]
Five Terrifying Dinosaurs That Deserve More Attention
Every Friday, I’m compiling a list of five things that meet one criterion. “What is that criterion,” you ask? Well, it’s going to change every week and you’re just going to have to try and ... [more]
5 Conversations That Changed History
Billions of words are spoken every minute, from casual curses to informal greetings to random mutterings. But every now and then mere words change the very shape of the world and alter all of our ... [more]