You know where to find Antarctica on a map. And you have a strong guess what it could look like, but chances are you have… ( Read More )
Is it ‘named for’ or ‘named after’
In formal English, the phrase ‘named after’ is used to say how something got its name. But in informal English, the term “named for” is… ( Read More )
Have you ever tried a donut peach?
Have you ever had a Donut Peach? You owe it to yourself to try one. At first glance, you can tell that this is not… ( Read More )
FIRST WORLD PROBLEM: Why do I have so many emails (and what to do about it?)
If someone tells you that they have a tidy email inbox, only believe them for a short amount of time. Within a day, it could… ( Read More )
Which ten movies have sold the most tickets all time?
The movies with the highest box office aren’t necessarily the ones that have sold the most tickets. Anyone who understands inflation and the cost of… ( Read More )
BOTTOM LINE: Who is the world’s most intelligent woman?
Who is the world’s most intelligent woman? Using the standard of IQ tests as the basis for this answer, our designation then goes to the… ( Read More )
Motown Trivia – How many do you know?
During the 1960s, Motown achieved spectacular success for a small record company: 79 records in the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100 record chart… ( Read More )
Photos From Amazing Places On Earth You Won’t Believe Are Real
The following slide show features some of the most engaging and interesting photos of nature we have seen in some time. These amazing places are… ( Read More )
A magic trick using your iPhone
We have all seen magic tricks which use decks of cards, napkins, coins and simple, inexpensive items laying around. The following video teaches you how… ( Read More )
2015’s Color Of The Year … And The Winner Is …
Everyone knows someone who just absolutely nitpicks about what is the specific color of a piece of clothing, a swatch of fabric or a given… ( Read More )