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Kristen Hall-Geisler is a freelance writer and book editor living in Oregon. As an automotive journalist since 2006, she's honed her research and interviewing skills with HowStuffWorks, The New York Times, TechCrunch, Popular Science, US News & World Report and more. She loves falling down the rabbit hole of research and emerging with a book or article that others find useful and — she hopes — entertaining while still being based on solid sources. She is the author of the historical novel "Skull and Sidecar" as well as the nonfiction books "Take the Wheel: A Woman’s Guide to Buying a Car Her Own Damn Self" and "Lightning in a Throttle: Three Early Electric Vehicle Victories."
Recent Contributions
What's Scarier: No Toilet Paper or Wiping With One of These 5 Alternatives?
What in the world do you wipe with when you're totally out of toilet paper? You can try one of these alternatives. Desperate times call for desperate measures!
10 Tips That Make Working From Home So Much Better
If you're new to working from home, it might not be the dream you were expecting. But we have 10 helpful tips to make your teleworking days more productive.
What's the Difference Between a Castle and a Palace?
Castles and palaces may seem the same, in their grandiose architecture and palatial structure. But the two buildings were constructed by monarchs for different purposes.
Farts Can Be Silent, But Can They Be Deadly, Too?
Maybe you've never even thought about it when you've smelled — or emitted — a particularly odoriferous fart. But can that fart spread disease?
Has Guinness World Records Set Any World Records?
The company is known for compiling thousands and thousands of off-the-wall records set by others. But does it hold any records of its own?
Spotify Playlists Have Gone to the Dogs ... and Cats ... and Hamsters
More than 70 percent of pet owners play music for their pets so Spotify has created custom playlists just for your furry friends (and your favorite iguanas, too).
Why Can't You Smell Your Own House?
You almost never notice the way your own place smells. Why is that?
Why Is New York City Called the 'Big Apple'?
Why not the Big Kumquat or the Big Banana? New York's fruity moniker actually had its beginnings in the sports pages and jazz clubs of the 1920s.
Why Do Cats Need to Knead?
This quirky, but endearing, behavior — also known as 'making biscuits' — is common in all domestic cats. But what is your cat saying when she's mixing dough on your belly?
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's certainly not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it?
If at First You Don't Succeed, Try Tripe Again
Humans have been cooking and eating tripe for centuries. Think you can stomach it?
No Joke: Dead Butt Syndrome Is a Real Pain
We know science rarely says anything good about sitting all day. But did you know that if spend too much time on your bum, you could end up killing it?
Geoducks: The World's Most NSFW Mollusk
These saltwater clams are the largest on the planet, and some can live as long as 100 years. And despite their, well, looks, they're pretty darn tasty.
The Joys of Living With Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs are small, social and way better than hamsters.
Hamsters Aren't Jerks. Here's How to Stop Them From Biting
These wee and fluffy creatures have a bad rap for biting, but you can nip that behavior in the bud with a little training.
Baboons: The Monkeys With the Scarlet Booties
Those red butts on baboons do serve a purpose, sort of, but it's probably not quite what you think.
Who Ya Gonna Call? The Dogs of R.A.T.S.
In rat-infested New York City, the Ryders Alley Trencherfed Society – R.A.T.S – is on the job and prowling the streets with dogs bred and trained to flush out and dispose of pesky rodents.
We're Losing the Chemical War on Cockroaches
These nasty pests are developing cross-resistance to multiple classes of insecticides.
They Don't Breathe Fire, But Bearded Dragons Make Cool Pets
That's mainly because they are low-maintenance and surprisingly lovable.
How to Play Jenga Like You've Never Played It Before
We guarantee you'll never look at the game the same way again.
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