In the News
The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous
April 13 By Zach Taras, John Perritano
Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions
April 10 By Stell Simonton
Oedipus Complex: Digging Into Freud's Controversial Theory
April 10 By John Donovan
Neuschwanstein Castle: The Real Story Behind the Fairy-tale Fortress
April 10 By Dave Roos
The Ring of Fire Is the Pacific's Volcanic Hotspot
April 10 By Mark Mancini
What Is Zionism and Is It Fueling the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?
April 9 By Dave Roos
Did You Hear?
The Origins of Christmas and a Roman Sun God's Birthday
What Is a Group of Birds Called? When It's Not a Flock
9 Pagan Christmas Traditions That Inspired Today's Celebrations
Where Do Cows Originate From? Taurine vs. Indicine Lineage
Argentina, Christmas Traditions, and Holidays in the Southern Hemisphere
Science
How Do Solar Panels Work?
Do You Have an Internal Dialogue? Not Everyone Does
How Lasers Work
How Many Moons Does Jupiter Have? We're Losing Count
Culture
The Phrase 'Riding Shotgun' Came Way After the West Was Won
Norland College: Where the Royals Find Their Nannies
666 Meaning: Angel Number or the Devil's Digits?
Why Do Some Cultures Believe the Number Four Is Unlucky?