Daniel GanningerThe Surgeon Who Had to Remove His Own AppendixIn April 1961, a Soviet surgeon stationed in Antarctica had to save his own life by removing his appendix.4d ago4d ago
Daniel GanningerWhy is There a Pom-Pom On Top of Winter Hats?Why is there a pom-pom on the top of some winter hats? Does this tuft of fabric serve a purpose, or is it just a fashion accessory?Jul 103Jul 103
Daniel GanningerWhy Are Gas Prices Shown With a 9/10th at the End?What is the purpose of the 9/10th fraction at the end of gas prices, and what does it have to do with the price you pay at the pump?Jun 257Jun 257
Daniel GanningerWhere Was Lincoln’s Bodyguard at Ford’s Theatre?President Lincoln had only one guard protecting him the night of his assassination, and that guard went missing when Lincoln needed him mostJun 93Jun 93
Daniel GanningerThe Coldest Matter in the Universe is Right Here On EarthScientists have created something so cold that it is difficult to even comprehend, and it’s the coldest matter in the universe.Jun 47Jun 47
Daniel GanningerThe Truth About ‘Close Door’ Elevator ButtonsThe ‘close door’ button on an elevator doesn’t do what you would expect it to do.May 25100May 25100
Daniel GanningerWhy Are There Tiny Black Dots Around the Edges of a Windshield?Why is there a black band and tiny black dots around the edges of a windshield, and what purpose do they serve?May 218May 218
Daniel GanningerThe Amazing Escape of Three Brothers Across the Berlin WallThe quest for freedom was too great for three East German brothers, who escaped East Berlin at different times over the span of 14 years.May 19May 19
Daniel GanningerBehind the Painting: The Story of American GothicThe surprising story, and interesting facts, behind the famous painting, American Gothic.May 141May 141
Daniel GanningerThe Love Bug — How a 26-Year-Old Created One of the World’s Most Destructive Computer VirusesThe Love Bug computer virus is considered one of the most destructive of all time, and its creator had no idea how far it would spread.May 11May 11