From the Rhino to the Corn: 10 Facts From the Wide World of Rat Snakes
Despite their name, rat snakes don't eat just rodents. This huge family of snakes, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, also eats lizards and amphibians.
How Nomorobo Helps Stop Unwanted Spam Calls
Tired of getting spam calls on your phone? You may wish to install an app like Nomorobo that says it can stop unwanted calls. But how does it work?
Monk Fruit Is Nature's Zero-calorie Sweetener
China banned export of the fruit in 2004, so you'll likely never try it fresh. But you've probably already had versions of its extract and didn't even know it.
Crafty Wartime Spies Put Codes Right Into Their Knitting
Knitting socks and hats for 'our troops' was a time-honored tradition during wartime. But spies found a way to use that innocent pastime to transmit vital information.
How Yom Kippur Works
Yom Kippur is marks the end of a 10-day period during which Jews seek forgiveness for their sins so they can make a fresh start. It's considered to be the holiest day of the Jewish year.
