10 Most Short-lived Countries
It takes more than frustration with the government and endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick.
Don't Come Up Short: The Ultimate Abbreviations Quiz
Abbreviations are supposed to make things easier, but when people misuse or misunderstand them they often do just the opposite. How well do you know these commonly flubbed abbreviations?
How Viruses Work
Influenza, Ebola and COVID-19 are all viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.
The Inconvenient Truth Behind Revolutionary Icon Che Guevara
Revolutionary Che Guevara has become the personification to all those who want to defy the establishment. But his full true story is one of a ruthless killer who died a sad, unceremonious death.
Should Everyone Be Taking Probiotics?
People are buying probiotics in droves because they're supposed to have a lot of health benefits. But is that true or just hype?
7 Finger-lickin' Legends About Colonel Sanders and KFC
Was Sanders a real colonel? Does KFC use real chicken or something else? Find out as we bust some myths about KFC and its founder.
