Daniel GanningerThe War That Almost Started Because of a PigIn 1859, a strange and unusual “war” occurred between the United States and Great Britain, and it came about because of one pig.20h ago120h ago1
Daniel GanningerWhy Is Election Day in the United States Held on a Tuesday?There are some specific reasons why Election Day in the U.S. is held on a Tuesday in November.Sep 22Sep 22
Daniel GanningerWhy Is Bird Poop White?An answer to one of life’s burning questions. Why is bird poop white, and why is it so hard to clean?Aug 34Aug 34
Daniel GanningerThe World’s Oldest Written Customer ComplaintA customer long ago recorded their complaint with a merchant on a clay tablet, making it the world’s oldest recorded customer complaint.Jul 294Jul 294
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.Jul 19Jul 19
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 105Jul 105
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 410Jun 410
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 25119May 25119