Curiosity

Why are we so obsessed with pimples?

What’s behind our apparently primal obsession with pimples? Why can’t we seem to keep our…

How does the “I’m not a robot” checkbox work?

Asking you to click a checkbox to confirm that you are, in fact, human seems…

Breculiarities: what’s the deal with split water faucets, big plugs and left-hand side driving?

Could we kill off all mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are some of the most annoying — and deadliest — animals…

How did Switzerland become known for chocolate?

Why do we grow two sets of teeth?

Most of our body parts grow with us, so what makes teeth different?

Is there a consumer brand that is sold in every country in the world?

How much do bears eat before hibernation?

The grandiose contenders of the Katmai National Park “Fat…

Why do cinemas sell popcorn?

For almost a century popcorn has undoubtedly held its position as the king of all cinema snacks. To many, the…

Do Ants Sleep?

Think about it, have you ever seen an ant taking a rest?